Moving from Austin, TX to Portland, OR
Your Complete Guide
Cost of Living Comparison
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,930-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Austin, TX and Portland, OR.
El Paso, TX
A border city with deep Mexican-American cultural roots at the western tip of Texas. One of the safest large cities in the US with stunning desert scenery.
Border culture, Franklin Mountains State Park, and authentic Mexican food
Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun and fifth-largest city in the US, known for year-round warmth. A major metropolitan area with world-class golf and resorts.
Year-round sunshine, Camelback Mountain, and spring training baseball
Sacramento, CA
California's capital city known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. A rapidly growing city with a revitalized downtown and proximity to wine country.
Farm-to-fork dining, Old Sacramento, and state government
Los Angeles, CA
The City of Angels and entertainment capital with Hollywood, beaches, and diverse neighborhoods. A sprawling metropolis with world-class dining and culture.
Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, Getty Center, and diverse cuisine
State Transition Guide: Texas → Oregon
Moving from Texas to Oregon? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration
Things to Know About Oregon
- No sales tax on any purchases
- Attendants pump your gas in most of the state
- DEQ emissions testing required in Portland metro area