Portland, Oregon
In Portland, Oregon, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.96 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.89 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,779, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Portland's cost-of-living index of 118 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.96
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,779
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.50
Combo meal
Electricity
14.66¢
per kWh · ~$132/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$86,247
33% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
$2.19 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED)
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
$4.79 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED)
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED)
Butter (lb)
$5.83 BLS avg
$6.99 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED)
Bacon (lb)
$9.31 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.67 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.14 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.69 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.98 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.98 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.98 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.91 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.12 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.50 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.75 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.60 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$7.04 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.65 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$2.19 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon)$4.79 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf)$2.49 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$4.99 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb)$6.99 @ Fred Meyer - Stadium (FRED) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.58 | $5.83 | +27.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.37 | $9.31 | +26.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.51 | $7.67 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.14 | +32.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.62 | $5.69 | +23.2% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $9.17 | $12.98 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.18 | $5.98 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.31 | $4.98 | +15.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.20 | $5.91 | +13.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.50 | $3.12 | +24.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.00 | $2.50 | +25.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.05 | $8.75 | +44.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.67 | $5.60 | +19.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.44 | $7.04 | +29.4% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.69 | $9.65 | +44.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.50
Casual Dining
$39.32
Monthly Spend
$717.01
+5% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $13.88
$22.39
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $15.67
$24.18
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $16.79
$25.08
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $6.98
$9.70
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Average 1BR: $1,459/mo · 2BR: $2,099/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
499k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,553
$81k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$86k
household median
Employment by Sector — Portland
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$66k/yr
~$70k/yr
~$103k/yr
~$38k/yr
~$73k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 41051
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,071/wk · $108k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$739/wk · $38k/yr
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