Is Portland, Oregon an affordable place to live?

I wouldn't call Portland an affordable place to live. Cost of living is increasing significantly faster than prevailing wages and that makes Portland an insanely expensive place to try to live. read more

For a single person earning minimum wage (or just a few dollars more), Portland is not an affordable place to live. Considering that 2 out of every 5 jobs in Oregon are minimum wage, this has made Oregon (along with the State of Washington) a state that has many proponents for a $15 minimum wage. read more

Oregon’s state capital is not Portland or Eugene. It’s Salem, which still carries the moniker"Cherry City" as a nod to its agricultural past. Located in Marion County, Salem has a lot of great buzz. In 2014 and 2015, the city ranked on Livability’s 100 Best Places to Live due to its amenities, healthcare and educational opportunities. read more

Portland can be a pretty expensive place to call home, but it doesn’t have to be in these affordable Portland suburbs. read more