Portland vs San Jose
Simple answer
You'd likely save $1,014 a month in Portland.
Typical rent is $2,669 in San Jose 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 Jose
California
- Typical rent
- $2,669
- Typical pay
- $146,427 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $3,272
- Price index
- 110.4 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.