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Cost & Benefits

Dallas vs Portland

Simple answer

You'd likely save $183 a month in Dallas.

Typical rent is $1,655 in Portland and $1,472 in Dallas. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Dallas

Texas

Typical rent
$1,472
Typical pay
$70,518 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,807
Price index
103.1 (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.