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, OR61 | Washington, DC48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 48 |
| Affordability | 76 | 48 |
| Housing | 48 | 30 |
| Jobs | 33 | 23 |
| Safety | 44 | 32 |
| Climate | 90 | 99 |
| Amenities | 81 | 74 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,190 | $5,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,463 | $2,152 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Population | 642.7K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 38° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 144 | 203 |