Moving from Portland to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Portland lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$61,053/year
▼ $13,947 less than you make now
| Category | Portland | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $61,053 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,288 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,785 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$885 |
| State Tax | -$6,254 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $54,895 | $51,095 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -6.9% in Austin
- Housing is -3.8% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $6,254/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,708 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Portland to Austin
| Your Portland Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,359 | -$6,641 | $28,842 |
| $50,000 | $41,613 | -$8,387 | $35,475 |
| $60,000 | $49,928 | -$10,072 | $42,156 |
| $75,000 | $61,053 | -$13,947 | $51,095 |
| $100,000 | $81,091 | -$18,909 | $65,434 |
| $150,000 | $120,628 | -$29,372 | $93,202 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Portland and Austin Compare
Housing (4% cheaper in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $1,550/month in Portland. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $510,000 in Portland.
Taxes
Oregon has a progressive state income tax from 4.8% to 9.9%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Austin would save you about $6,254/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 6.9% lower than Portland, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Portland: 105.4, Austin: 98.1.
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