Is Hawthorne Expensive?

Portland, United States

+8% vs Portland avg

Living in Hawthorne, Portland

Hawthorne is a moderately-priced area within Portland, with a cost of living index of 72.6 — that is +8% compared to the Portland average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #10 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,944/month, compared to a range of $1,260 in Gresham to $2,340 in Pearl District.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Hawthorne, housing takes up roughly 49% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $77,760 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Hawthorne

Salaries in Hawthorne reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 72.6:

After tax and deductions of 30.5% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $77,760 would be roughly $54,043/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

72.6
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
$1,944
Est. 1BR Rent
#10
of 30 Areas
30.5%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Hawthorne

Estimated annual deductions on a $54,450 salary in Hawthorne, Portland (local employee).

Income Tax
13%
Social Security + Medicare (FICA)
7.6%
State Income Tax (OR)
9.9%
Total Deductions: 30.5%
Est. Take-Home: $37,862/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Hawthorne would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $54,450
London GBP £46,859
Dubai AED AED 272,456

Other Neighborhoods in Portland

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Pearl District 87.4 1.30x +30%
Lake Oswego 86.0 1.28x +28%
Nob Hill / NW 23rd 82.0 1.22x +22%
South Waterfront 79.3 1.18x +18%
Downtown Portland 77.3 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Hawthorne:

Travis Heights, Austin Maxvorstadt, Munich Schwabing-West, Munich Inman Park, Atlanta Mar Vista, Los Angeles Atwater Village, Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawthorne expensive in Portland?

Hawthorne is near the city average for Portland. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Hawthorne compare to the Portland average?

The cost of living in Hawthorne is above the Portland average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · U.S. Census Bureau · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.