Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.1% more expensive than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,879 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Portland
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs Portland, OR
Compared to Melissa, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher

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