Houston vs Portland
Simple answer
You'd likely save $294 a month in Houston.
Typical rent is $1,655 in Portland and $1,361 in Houston. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Houston
Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,361
- Typical pay
- $64,813 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,497
- Price index
- 98.6 (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.