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, OR59 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 59 |
| Affordability | 67 | 72 |
| Housing | 36 | 34 |
| Jobs | 30 | 35 |
| Safety | 53 | 40 |
| Climate | 93 | 92 |
| Amenities | 79 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,441 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 642.7K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 36° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 159 |