Side-by-side
Seattle vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Seattle, WA59 | Portland, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 59 |
| Affordability | 72 | 67 |
| Housing | 34 | 36 |
| Jobs | 35 | 30 |
| Safety | 40 | 53 |
| Climate | 92 | 93 |
| Amenities | 90 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,791 | $4,441 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,146 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $912,100 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $121,984 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Population | 741.4K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 76° / 37° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 166 |