Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 2.2% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 6% (117.9 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $76,696 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Portland | Dallas vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 105.4 | -2.2% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 105.2 | -2.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 125.1 | -5.8% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 107.0 | -15.2% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 100.1 | -0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 98.7 | +2.7% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Portland | $51,131 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Portland | $102,261 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Portland | $153,392 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.