Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Above the national average, with no sales tax but real housing and income-tax costs.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 113
Median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
Housing: 114 vs 100
Groceries: 106 vs 100
Utilities: 98 vs 100
Transportation: 104 vs 100
Healthcare: 103 vs 100
Portland offers walkable neighborhoods, food carts, and no sales tax, balanced against above-average housing and a notable state income tax. The trade-offs depend on how you spend.