Columbus vs Portland
Simple answer
You'd likely save $360 a month in Columbus.
Typical rent is $1,655 in Portland and $1,295 in Columbus. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Columbus
Ohio
- Typical rent
- $1,295
- Typical pay
- $66,082 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,602
- Price index
- 95.5 (metro)
Portland
Oregon
- Typical rent
- $1,655
- Typical pay
- $90,919 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,878
- Price index
- 105.4 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.