Oregon / The Portland edition

A clearer view of
your next move.

From the rental quote to the daily commute, make your Portland housing decision with the full picture.

Build your housing plan Explore the evidence

Independent research. Practical tools. A place to begin.

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PDXYour next chapter, considered.
Your city. Your starting point.

Start with what matters

Make the next step
a more informed one.

Whether you are choosing a rental or organizing a property, start with the question you need to answer.

01 / FOR RENTERS

Find your fit.

Compare the monthly cost, the space you need, and the journey you will make.

Compare your options ↗
02 / FOR PROPERTY OWNERS

Know the moving parts.

Make operating costs and assumptions visible before evaluating a rental property.

Open the cash flow tool ↗
03 / FOR THE CURIOUS

Go to the source.

Explore 15 Census datasets with original sources, clear definitions, and uncertainty included.

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The regional picture

Evidence with context.

Historical benchmarks for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area. These figures describe the metro area, not an individual neighborhood or today's available listings.

Median gross rent$1,724

Monthly estimate · ± $8 margin of error

Census table B25064 ↗
Open datasets15

Housing, income, transport, and household costs

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Survey period2020 to 2024

ACS five year estimates. Dollar values in 2024 dollars.

How we use the evidence ↗

Your personal shortlist

Compare homes.
Keep the details together.

Add up to three properties or areas. Keep unverified costs in your notes and use actual quotes for the comparison.

Option 01
Option 02
Option 03

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Your figures. Clear arithmetic.

Make the costs visible.

Use actual quotes and your own assumptions. These tools do not supply market averages, legal fee limits or investment advice. All calculator inputs stay in your browser.

Monthly housing budget

Monthly total = rent + utilities + recurring charges + transport. Annual total is 12 times that amount.

Cash before moving

Cash needed = first rent + refundable deposit + other upfront fees + moving + overlap. A refundable deposit is cash tied up, not necessarily a final expense.

Monthly commute cost

Monthly travel cost = round trip cost × travel days + separate monthly parking. Enter zero for any amount already included in another field.

Rental property cash flow

Monthly cash flow = gross rent × (1 − vacancy allowance ÷ 100) − operating costs and reserves − debt payment. This is before income tax.

Cash flow is before income tax. Include maintenance, insurance, taxes, management and reserves in operating costs. Vacancy is a scenario, not a forecast. Deposits are included in cash needed but may be refundable.

The reading room

A clearer starting point.

02 / OPEN DATA

Follow the evidence.

15 datasets with original sources, definitions, geography, and published uncertainty.

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03 / METHODOLOGY

Know what a number means.

Separate historical benchmarks from current quotes and household assumptions.

Read the methodology ↗

Practical Portland guides

Practical Portland guides

Practical Portland guides

A clear foundation

Understand the source.
Make the decision yours.

We separate historical evidence from current quotes and practical examples. Every dataset keeps its source, geography, and survey period visible.

Read our methodology ↗