Moving to Portland, OR
City Overview
Cost of Living
112
Avg Temperature
44°–62°F
State Income Tax
9.9%
Population
653K
Proudly quirky, Portland offers incredible food carts, a vibrant craft beer scene, and easy access to mountains and coast. The rain keeps things green and the culture fiercely independent.
Average Moving Costs to Portland
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,439 mi | $3,546–$5,596 | $2,167–$3,550 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 826 mi | $2,565–$4,014 | $1,255–$2,418 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,755 mi | $3,040–$4,804 | $1,780–$3,070 |
| Houston, TX | 1,834 mi | $3,054–$4,833 | $1,825–$3,126 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,005 mi | $2,603–$4,093 | $1,356–$2,544 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,406 mi | $3,414–$5,413 | $2,148–$3,527 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,718 mi | $2,974–$4,708 | $1,760–$3,044 |
| San Diego, CA | 932 mi | $2,616–$4,100 | $1,315–$2,492 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,631 mi | $2,955–$4,667 | $1,709–$2,983 |
| San Jose, CA | 566 mi | $2,481–$3,861 | $1,108–$2,234 |
Neighborhoods in Portland
Alberta Arts District
A popular neighborhood in Portland, OR for newcomers and residents alike.
Hawthorne
A popular neighborhood in Portland, OR for newcomers and residents alike.
Pearl District
A popular neighborhood in Portland, OR for newcomers and residents alike.
Division
A popular neighborhood in Portland, OR for newcomers and residents alike.
St. Johns
A popular neighborhood in Portland, OR for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Portland
Cost of Living Index
12% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,650/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$2,100/mo
Moving to Portland from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,439 miles
Full-Service
$3,546–$5,596
From Los Angeles, CA
826 miles
Full-Service
$2,565–$4,014
From Chicago, IL
1,755 miles
Full-Service
$3,040–$4,804
From Houston, TX
1,834 miles
Full-Service
$3,054–$4,833
From Phoenix, AZ
1,005 miles
Full-Service
$2,603–$4,093
From Philadelphia, PA
2,406 miles
Full-Service
$3,414–$5,413
From San Antonio, TX
1,718 miles
Full-Service
$2,974–$4,708
From San Diego, CA
932 miles
Full-Service
$2,616–$4,100
From Dallas, TX
1,631 miles
Full-Service
$2,955–$4,667
From San Jose, CA
566 miles
Full-Service
$2,481–$3,861
From Austin, TX
1,708 miles
Full-Service
$3,010–$4,755
From Jacksonville, FL
2,436 miles
Full-Service
$3,397–$5,394