Side-by-side
Portland vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR59 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 54 |
| Affordability | 67 | 64 |
| Housing | 36 | 35 |
| Jobs | 30 | 7 |
| Safety | 53 | 51 |
| Climate | 93 | 100 |
| Amenities | 79 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,441 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,677 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Population | 642.7K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 36° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 214 |