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, OR61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 61 |
| Affordability | 70 | 76 |
| Housing | 42 | 48 |
| Jobs | 42 | 33 |
| Safety | 34 | 44 |
| Climate | 91 | 90 |
| Amenities | 91 | 81 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,834 | $4,190 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,890 | $1,463 |
| Median home value | $912,100 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $121,984 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Population | 741.4K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 76° / 37° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 152 | 144 |