Side-by-side
Portland vs Denver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR61 | Denver, CO59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 59 |
| Affordability | 76 | 77 |
| Housing | 48 | 43 |
| Jobs | 33 | 49 |
| Safety | 44 | 34 |
| Climate | 90 | 90 |
| Amenities | 81 | 67 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,190 | $4,398 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,463 | $1,595 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| Population | 642.7K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 38° | 89° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 144 | 245 |