Side-by-side
Portland vs Seattle vs Riverside vs Sacramento
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 | Riverside, CA55 | Sacramento, CA60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 59 | 55 | 60 |
| Affordability | 67 | 72 | 63 | 62 |
| Housing | 36 | 34 | 26 | 24 |
| Jobs | 30 | 35 | 30 | 32 |
| Safety | 53 | 40 | 48 | 67 |
| Climate | 93 | 92 | 98 | 98 |
| Amenities | 79 | 90 | 73 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,441 | $4,791 | $4,753 | $4,799 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $2,146 | $1,777 | $1,832 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $912,100 | $542,100 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $121,984 | $88,575 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Population | 642.7K | 741.4K | 316.2K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 36° | 76° / 37° | 93° / 43° | 93° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 159 | 304 | 292 |