| Measure | SeattleWashington, United States Remove Seattle | Portland (OR)Oregon, United States Remove Portland (OR) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Connector Score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Safety | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Affordability | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Things to do | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Food & dining | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| Places to stay | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Family friendliness | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $170 | $212 |
| Mid-range | $270 | $330 |
| Luxury | $509 | $615 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 150 | 125 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,135 | $1,600 |
| Median home price | $874,000 | $525,000 |
| Population | 785K | 630K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Seattle | — | 3 h details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | Car-free travel, Food lovers, Wine country |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: June to September and event weekends | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.