City comparison
Dallas vs Portland Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Dallas (110.6) and Portland (120.2).
Dallas Index
110.6
Portland Index
120.2
Dallas Rent
$2,400
Portland Rent
$2,675
Dallas Home price
$414,000
Portland Home price
$500,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Dallas to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Portland.
Equivalent salary in Portland
$95,638
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Dallas and Portland.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Dallas | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 131 | 145 | +14.0 (+10.7%) |
| Groceries | 99 | 112 | +13.0 (+13.1%) |
| Transportation | 103 | 107 | +4.0 (+3.9%) |
| Healthcare | 98 | 104 | +6.0 (+6.1%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | +4.0 (+4.1%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 109 | +8.0 (+7.9%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,980 / $5,440
Dallas / Portland
Couple
$8,270 / $9,030
Dallas / Portland
Family
$11,650 / $12,730
Dallas / Portland
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.