Side-by-side
Denver vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Denver, CO54 | Portland, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 59 |
| Affordability | 75 | 67 |
| Housing | 30 | 36 |
| Jobs | 44 | 30 |
| Safety | 35 | 53 |
| Climate | 74 | 93 |
| Amenities | 64 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,499 | $4,441 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,754 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $586,700 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $91,681 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Population | 713.7K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 17° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 267 | 166 |