Waco, Texas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 67.8% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,698 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Portland
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Waco, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.8% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher