Moving from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA
Straight-line distance: 827 miles.
| Home size | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom | $1,247 – $1,972 |
| 2-3 bedroom | $3,007 – $4,700 |
| 4+ bedroom house | $5,134 – $7,990 |
Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.
How Los Angeles compares to Portland
Portland's median home value is $523,100 — 36% lower than Los Angeles's $822,600.
Portland's median household income runs $85,876, against $76,244 in Los Angeles.
Median rent is $1,530 in Portland, compared with $1,791 in Los Angeles.
FEMA rates Los Angeles's natural-hazard risk higher than Portland's: Very High versus Relatively High.
Portland, OR beats Los Angeles, CA on both housing metrics we track — home value and rent — though this doesn't capture the full cost of living.
| Metric | Portland, OR | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 646,101 | 3,881,041 |
| Median home value | $523,100 | $822,600 |
| Median household income | $85,876 | $76,244 |
| Median gross rent | $1,530 | $1,791 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Very High |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.