Moving from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

Straight-line distance: 145 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$582 – $890
2-3 bedroom$1,752 – $2,661
4+ bedroom house$3,230 – $4,895

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 Portland compares to Seattle

Seattle's median home value is $879,900 — 68% higher than Portland's $523,100.

Median household income is $116,068 in Seattle versus $85,876 in Portland.

Typical rent runs $1,945 in Seattle and $1,530 in Portland.

On housing costs, Portland, OR looks more affordable than Seattle, WA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricSeattle, WAPortland, OR
Population734,603646,101
Median home value$879,900$523,100
Median household income$116,068$85,876
Median gross rent$1,945$1,530
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighRelatively High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.