Side-by-side
Portland vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR58 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 57 |
| Affordability | 67 | 24 |
| Housing | 38 | 19 |
| Jobs | 26 | 71 |
| Safety | 53 | 65 |
| Climate | 93 | 100 |
| Amenities | 79 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,422 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Population | 642.7K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 38° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 299 |