Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR Cost of Living & Economic Score

Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR metropolitan statistical area.

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InflationRank Score
66 / 100
Costlier than the U.S. average; moderate income offset.
Metro cost level (RPP)
106.5
6.5% above U.S. (100)
Cost burden
59
0–100 (higher = cheaper)
Income resilience
73
state-level proxy
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Cost of living in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR metropolitan area run 6.5% above the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 106.5 on a base of 100). That puts Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro on the costlier end of U.S. metros.

For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Oregon household — see the Oregon state report.

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About the InflationRank Score

The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.

Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →