Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 6.4% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 16% (104.5 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $80,165 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Portland | Houston vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 105.4 | -6.4% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 105.2 | -4.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 125.1 | -16.5% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 107.0 | -10.9% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 100.1 | -4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 98.7 | +0.7% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Portland | $53,443 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Portland | $106,886 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Portland | $160,330 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.