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, OH81 | Portland, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 59 |
| Affordability | 89 | 67 |
| Housing | 69 | 36 |
| Jobs | 84 | 30 |
| Safety | 81 | 53 |
| Climate | 94 | 93 |
| Amenities | 56 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $4,441 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 906.5K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 166 |