Brownsville, Texas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 80.4% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $144,305 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Portland
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Brownsville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.4% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  47.4% higher