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Overview
Compare Portland with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Portland United States | Laval Canada | Regional Municipality of Waterloo Canada | Edmonton Canada | London Canada | Outaouais Canada | Capitale-Nationale Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 101.81% | 101.81% | 99.43% | 99.38% | 99.07% | 99.02% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2570 | $2142 | $3267 | $2775 | $2798 | $2406 | $2243 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1150.00 | $1100.00 | $1450.00 | $1100.00 | $1270.00 | $1050.00 | $1050.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $15.00 | $15.00 | $14.50 | $15.00 | $14.00 | $13.00 | $14.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.25 | $3.00 | $3.40 | $3.50 | $3.20 | $3.50 | $3.25 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 76 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 80 | 85 | 86 |
| Female Safety | 70 | 80 | 78 | 80 | 78 | 83 | 84 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 62 | 85 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 82 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | 203 Mbps | 110 Mbps | 352 Mbps | 135 Mbps | N/A | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | N/A |
| Healthcare | 78 | 90 | 90 | 82 | 85 | 90 | 91 |
| English Proficiency | 99 | 72 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 60 |
| Population | 0.65M | 0.44M | 0.54M | 1.01M | 0.42M | 0.41M | 0.76M |
| Avg Temp | 7.10°C | 6.40°C | 7.40°C | 3.40°C | 8.80°C | 3.70°C | 0.40°C |
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