Portland, Oregon vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 33.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,448 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in College Station
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Portland, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower