El Paso, Texas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 61.5% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $103,337 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Portland
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Portland, OR
Compared to El Paso, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher