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VS Portland
United States
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Seattle
United States2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Portland | Seattle | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,550 USD | 2,300 USD | Portland |
| Food | 550 USD | 620 USD | Portland |
| Utilities | 120 USD | 140 USD | Portland |
| Transport | 70 USD | 85 USD | Portland |
| Healthcare | 140 USD | 170 USD | Portland |
| Internet | 55 USD | 60 USD | Portland |
| Entertainment | 336 USD | 432 USD | Portland |
| Other | 264 USD | 336 USD | Portland |
| Total (monthly) | 3,085 USD | 4,143 USD | Portland |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Portland | Seattle | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 28 | 12 | Portland |
| Safety | 58 | 58 | Portland |
| Quality of life | 83 | 87 | Seattle |
| Internet | 86 | 92 | Seattle |
| Healthcare | 82 | 86 | Seattle |
| Transport | 78 | 82 | Seattle |
| Nightlife | 82 | 84 | Seattle |
| Climate | 55 | 62 | Seattle |
| English | 84 | 84 | Portland |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Portland |