Side-by-side
Columbus vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH80 | Portland, OR58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 58 |
| Affordability | 91 | 67 |
| Housing | 71 | 38 |
| Jobs | 82 | 26 |
| Safety | 81 | 53 |
| Climate | 88 | 93 |
| Amenities | 56 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $4,422 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Population | 906.5K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 166 |