Portland, OR vs Sandy Springs, GA
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.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 27). Sandy Springs leads in median household income ($93,303 vs $78,423). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 635,067 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+44.9 |
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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D+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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