Detroit vs Portland
Simple answer
You'd likely save $581 a month in Detroit.
Typical rent is $1,655 in Portland and $1,074 in Detroit. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Detroit
Michigan
- Typical rent
- $1,074
- Typical pay
- $39,938 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,459
- Price index
- 100.3 (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.