Can A Chef Afford Rent in Portland, TX?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.9% of gross income.
Portland rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a chef salary
Chef pay varies sharply by restaurant type, with executive chefs at high-end establishments earning materially above the BLS mean. At the national-average chef salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,604 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than Portland, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:
Compare with full rent data for Portland
View full rent data for Portland, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a chef afford rent in Portland, TX?
Median rent in Portland is $1,635 a month. A typical chef in Texas earns about $63,509 a year, which makes that rent 30.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a chef afford in Portland?
Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Texas (~$63,509/yr) supports up to $1,588 a month in rent. Portland's current median rent is $1,635/mo, which is $47/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in Portland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a chef in Texas works roughly 53.5 hours a month to cover Portland's median rent of $1,635.
Where is rent cheaper than Portland for a chef?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Hutto ($1,634/mo), Hutto ($1,634/mo), Allen ($1,634/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.