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, OR59 | San Jose, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 58 |
| Affordability | 67 | 34 |
| Housing | 36 | 16 |
| Jobs | 30 | 66 |
| Safety | 53 | 65 |
| Climate | 93 | 100 |
| Amenities | 79 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,441 | $5,905 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.0% |
| Population | 642.7K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 36° | 83° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 299 |