Portland vs Seattle
Simple answer
You'd likely save $375 a month in Portland.
Typical rent is $2,030 in Seattle 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)
Seattle
Washington
- Typical rent
- $2,030
- Typical pay
- $123,860 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,549
- Price index
- 111.1 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.