Side-by-side
Boise vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID74 | Portland, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 59 |
| Affordability | 86 | 67 |
| Housing | 46 | 36 |
| Jobs | 76 | 30 |
| Safety | 78 | 53 |
| Climate | 100 | 93 |
| Amenities | 39 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,970 | $4,441 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,381 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Population | 235.7K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 166 |