Side-by-side
Washington vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Washington, DC48 | Portland, OR61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 61 |
| Affordability | 48 | 76 |
| Housing | 30 | 48 |
| Jobs | 23 | 33 |
| Safety | 32 | 44 |
| Climate | 99 | 90 |
| Amenities | 74 | 81 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,154 | $4,190 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,152 | $1,463 |
| Median home value | $724,600 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $106,287 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| Population | 672.1K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 144 |