Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
27% cheaper
Fort Worth is 27% more affordable than Portland. A $75,000 salary in Portland is equivalent to $54,808 in Fort Worth.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Oregon salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Portland sits at 168 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $480,000 in Portland, a difference of $210,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,800 in Portland.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Portland scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are lower than Portland (108).
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $71,005 in Portland. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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