Huntington, IN vs Portland, IN

Portland is moderately more affordable than Huntington, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Huntington scores 66 compared to 62 for Portland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntington is $852/month compared to $722/month in Portland — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portland is more affordable at $90,600 median vs $104,300.

Median household income in Huntington is $51,220 compared to $45,431 in Portland (+12.7%). While Huntington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntington spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Portland.