A quick summary of what to know before moving to Portland
• Cost of living – Portland is ranked one the most expensive cities., but it isn’t too expensive to live in Portland, Oregon compared to other major cities. Here are some facts and figures about the average cost of living in Portland,OR.
• Rent: The average cost of 1-bedroom apartment is $1,670 and $1,900 for a 2-bedroom depending on the area you choose to live. These rates make renting in Portland a more affordable option than other cities. When I first moved to Portland, while searching for apartments, I saw others rental apartments ( 3 bedrooms) for $1500 but most wasn’t safe for me. Due to the Covid-19’s and many businesses closed, the cost of living is pretty high as of now.
• Transportation: Portland’s public transportation system, the TriMet, operates bus, light rail, and commuter trains throughout the metro area. There are buses and train that around Portland. A day transit passes will cost you $2.50 while a monthly transit passes will cost around $100 on average. I have rode the train and bus couple of times and I actually felt safe. When I was living in the east coast, I had my cellphone taking away from me while riding the train to work. I have traveled on buses and train in Portland and I never experienced anything like the incident that happened to me in the east coast. The train and buses are safe for travel.
• Taxes: Rejoice! Portland is sales-tax-free, so your meals and purchases will cost exactly what the price tag or menu says. Unlike others states are visited, you have to keep extra money for sales tax.
• Food: Residents in Portland spend around $5 on a craft beer and $14 for a meal at a restaurant. And no sales tax means that’s exactly what they pay (minus a tip, of course). Portland also has a variety of options for different kinds of foods and restaurants.
• Weather – Portland’s average annual low temperature is 45 degrees and its high stays around 63 degrees. If there’s one con about Portland people complain about most, it’s the rain. From January to May and then from October through December, it rains over 50% of the time. Unless you’re a duck, that’s an awful lot of rain to deal with, it’s true. June through September, though, does give you a respite from the wet stuff, thank goodness. We love the rain and you will love it too.
• Neighborhoods – Portland is divided up into the NE, NW, SE, SW areas. I prefer living in the SE only because it’s the best natural lighting and I am a content creator.
• Entertainment – from Breweries, rose gardens, concerts, basketball and soccer games are just a few activities you can do. Portland also has a lot of live music, karaoke bar and even rooftop party. I actually have a friend who organized summer party (catching sunsets) during the summer. So it’s never a boring summer in Portland.
Cost of utilities in Portland
• Utilities: the average cost of utilities for a 915-square-foot apartment is around $197. My apartment is 520 square -foot cost around $120 depending if I’m home for a month.
• NW Natural: Gas
• Portland General Electric: Electricity
• Waste Management of Oregon: Trash and recycling
• Portland Water Bureau: Water and sewage
• Internet: internet services range from $45-$90. Below are the largest providers in the Portland area.
• Xfinity
This is a quick summary of what to know before moving to Portland. Portland is a great place to live and I love it here.
I suggest you visit and see the place for yourself to make your decision.
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What to know before moving to Portland