Arlington, Texas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 31.3% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $105,079 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Portland
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Arlington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher