Side-by-side
Portland vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR61 | Seattle, WA61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 61 |
| Affordability | 80 | 73 |
| Housing | 36 | 39 |
| Jobs | 44 | 60 |
| Safety | 34 | 25 |
| Climate | 90 | 91 |
| Amenities | 88 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,083 | $4,764 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,496 | $1,955 |
| Median home value | $545,000 | $850,000 |
| Median HH income | $82,000 | $116,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Population | 635K | 750K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 36° | 78° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 144 | 152 |