Portland, TX Cost of Living


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Portland cost of living score
82.4
Less expensive
17.6% lower
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Texas average
Portland, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.6% lower than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Texas.

Portland, TX

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $250,000, which is 26.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.0% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.4% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland, Texas, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
Portland, TX is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Portland is 8% lower than the national average and 14% lower than the state average. The median monthly homeowner costs are just over $1,000; this includes mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other housing-related costs. Renters can expect to pay around $800 per month for a two bedroom apartment. Groceries and basic necessities are also reasonably priced in Portland compared to other cities in the US. Overall, Portland is an affordable city with a great quality of life and lots of amenities for residents to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortlandTexasUnited States
  82.494.2100.0
  9693.7100
  105.2100.0100.0
  77.383.5100.0
  $250,000$297,600$338,100
  97.9%99.2%100.0%
  84.2103.3100.0
  82.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

I moved here from the northern Sierra foothills of California where I could not afford to buy a home. Purchasing a home is no problem here if you have a median income   More

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