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, DC55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 55 |
| Affordability | 80 | 66 |
| Housing | 38 | 35 |
| Jobs | 45 | 36 |
| Safety | 34 | 21 |
| Climate | 90 | 99 |
| Amenities | 88 | 89 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,083 | $4,602 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,496 | $1,785 |
| 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 | 82° / 36° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 144 | 203 |