Index of 100 represents the weighted average cost in 269 urban areas, excluding taxes, for households in the top income quintile
Bar chart showing the cost of living index in Portland for Q3 2023. Overall, living in Portland is more expensive than average when comparing local prices to the cost of goods in 269 urban areas. The cost of housing is about 43.3 points above average, while the cost of utilities is about 2 points below average.,,,,,,