Side-by-side
Portland vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR58 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 75 |
| Affordability | 67 | 85 |
| Housing | 38 | 58 |
| Jobs | 26 | 84 |
| Safety | 53 | 59 |
| Climate | 93 | 100 |
| Amenities | 79 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,422 | $4,037 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Population | 642.7K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 38° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 228 |