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Cost & Benefits

Portland vs San Francisco

Simple answer

You'd likely save $821 a month in Portland.

Typical rent is $2,476 in San Francisco and $1,655 in Portland. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Portland

Oregon

Typical rent
$1,655
Typical pay
$90,919 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,878
Price index
105.4 (metro)

San Francisco

California

Typical rent
$2,476
Typical pay
$140,970 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
Not matched
Price index
110.7 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.