Portland, Oregon vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 38.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,450 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in El Paso
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Portland, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower