I am going to be Moving to Portland in May From SoCal, about how much do you think the move will cost?

Question

Also, some advice on location, public trans, and general things to do...all would be helpful.

I am actually selling pretty much everything, I will hit PDX with a bag of clothes, a laptop, a camera, ipod and a pair of sneakers. Also I will have a handful of broken dreams, and a pocket full of already spent cash...

Answer 1

I'm moving to Portland in a few months so I've done a little bit of research.

The public transit in the area is excellent. A monthly bus/streetcar/light rail pass costs $74.

For the others you might want to look into the Dirt Cheap guide to Portland.

Answer 2

So Cal is really expensive compared to Portland, so you better have a lotta cash. As far as public trans it pretty much doesn't exist out here. Get a Car or you will never want to leave your house.

Depending on where in So Cal avg rent for a 1 bedroom apt is around 1200-1400 now adays. So dont say I didn't warn you.

As for things to do, lotta parties, lotta beach, and lotta attractive ppl from the opposite sex.

Answer 3

Your first respondent must have been stoned-anyway, how much moving to Portland would cost you totally depends on how much stuff you have-which you didn't say.