Portland, Oregon vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 2.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,414 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Austin
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Portland, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.3% lower
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