Side-by-side
Portland vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR59 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 58 |
| Affordability | 67 | 79 |
| Housing | 36 | 42 |
| Jobs | 30 | 24 |
| Safety | 53 | 45 |
| Climate | 93 | 72 |
| Amenities | 79 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,441 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 642.7K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 36° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 317 |