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, CO61 | Portland, OR61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 61 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 35 | 38 |
| Jobs | 65 | 45 |
| Safety | 26 | 34 |
| Climate | 78 | 90 |
| Amenities | 88 | 88 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,214 | $4,083 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,556 | $1,496 |
| Median home value | $586,700 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $91,681 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Population | 713.7K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 18° | 82° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 245 | 144 |