Side-by-side
Phoenix vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ66 | Portland, OR61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 66 | 61 |
| Affordability | 84 | 76 |
| Housing | 59 | 48 |
| Jobs | 52 | 33 |
| Safety | 41 | 44 |
| Climate | 72 | 90 |
| Amenities | 92 | 81 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,152 | $4,190 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,334 | $1,463 |
| Median home value | $381,900 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $77,041 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Population | 1.6M | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 144 |