Dallas, Texas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 31.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $109,197 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Portland
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Dallas, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher