Honolulu vs Portland: Cost of Living

11%

Honolulu is about 11% more expensive than Portland overall.

How Honolulu Compares to Portland

Category by category

Renting ▲ 10%
Buying ▲ 44%
Goods ▲ 5%
Services ▲ 15%

Key Facts

HonoluluPortland
Median Rent$1,815/mo$1,648/mo
Median Home$850,100$588,200
Median Income$86,169$91,478
State Income TaxUp to 11%Up to 9.9%
Sales Tax4.5%0%

Housing: The Biggest Difference

Portland has the lower median home price by $261,900. Monthly rent is $167/month cheaper in Portland.

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Sources: Housing from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Taxes from Tax Foundation. Full disclaimer.

Honolulu vs Portland FAQ

Rent is $167/month cheaper in Portland. Honolulu's median rent is $1,815/month, while Portland's is $1,648/month. Source: Census ACS 2024.

Portland has the lower median home price at $588,200, saving $261,900 compared to Honolulu. Source: Census ACS 2024.