Housing and tax tradeoff: Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington comes out ahead here on tax burden. This only compares rent burden, rent, home price, and estimated state tax burden; it is not a total cost-of-living ranking.
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Compare Portland and 3 other shortlist cities on cost, climate, safety, and daily life
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Potential dealbreaker: Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on walkability.
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Comparison Matrix
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| General Info | ||||
| Population | 652,503 | 172,860 | 475,378 | 151,306 |
| Elevation | 39 ft(12 m) | 171 ft(52 m) | 899 ft(274 m) | 873 ft(266 m) |
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| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 76%Cable: 99% | N/A | Fiber: 87%Cable: 95% | N/A |
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| College Educated | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Workers | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Plan a first lookWays to plan a first visit or connect with a relevant local partner. | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Portland | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Vancouver | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Kansas City | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Kansas City |
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