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Portland vs Kennewick
Portland and Kennewick
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Kennewick are under the US rate in this release, 4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Portland to Kennewick
In 2022-2023, 244 households filed a move from Portland to Kennewick (about 389 people, average adjusted gross income $83,959). 210 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,416 in Portland and $1,331 in Kennewick. Portland has a state tax on wages. Kennewick has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Kennewick is 97% of the national level for the same work, against 105% in Portland.
Kennewick averages 208 sunny days, with July highs around 98°F and January nights around 27°F. Portland is 144 sunny days, 82°F in July, 36°F in January. Commutes average 22 minutes in Kennewick and 26 in Portland.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 244 households moved Portland → Kennewick (about 389 people, average AGI $83,959). 210 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Portland and Kennewick changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 197 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,250
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,200
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Kennewick cheaper than Portland after tax and rent?
Yes. Kennewick leaves about $511 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,416 in Portland and $1,331 in Kennewick.
Does Kennewick have state income tax?
Kennewick is in Washington, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Portland to Kennewick?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.