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PORTLAND vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$78,187
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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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes 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
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
11.3% lower
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