Centennial, CO vs Portland, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Centennial leads in median household income ($124,617 vs $78,423). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 67.1 (#1464) |
| Population | 106,883 | 635,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $78,423 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+62.1 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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