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Cost & Benefits

Los Angeles vs Portland

Simple answer

You'd likely save $278 a month in Portland.

Typical rent is $1,933 in Los Angeles and $1,655 in Portland. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Los Angeles

California

Typical rent
$1,933
Typical pay
$81,939 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,964
Price index
113.6 (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.