What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to College Station, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $74,802 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLLEGE STATION vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 49.6% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,802 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Portland
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. Portland, OR

Compared to College Station, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.4% lower

Commute

85.3% higher

Health

10.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.6% higher

Cost of Food

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College Station, Texas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Station, TX vs. Portland, OR

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