Peabody, MA 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.
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 43). Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $78,423). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Peabody, MA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1669) | 67.1 (#1464) |
| Population | 54,056 | 635,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $707,213 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $91,125 | $78,423 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+62.1 |
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64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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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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