Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 7.5% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 4% (125.1 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $69,767 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Austin | Portland vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 98.1 | +7.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.8 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 120.4 | +3.9% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 82.0 | +30.4% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 96.2 | +4.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 99.6 | -0.9% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Austin | $46,512 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Austin | $93,023 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Austin | $139,535 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.