Portland, OR vs West Hollywood, CA
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
West Hollywood
62.7
#1836 nationally
Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 183). West Hollywood leads in walk score (91 vs 67). West Hollywood leads in median household income ($89,034 vs $78,423).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | West Hollywood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 62.7 (#1836) |
| Population | 635,067 | 34,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $997,070 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $89,034 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 91 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 24.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 183 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.7 Score
West Hollywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$997,070
Population
34,349
Crime
High
Walk Score
91
Pacific
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