Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Goodyear, AZ
VS
Portland, OR
🏆 Goodyear leads 15 of 23 categories
Goodyear
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$97,307 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
97,542
Portland
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,876
Violent Crime Index
190⚠ High
Population
646,101 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Goodyear, AZ
Pros
75% less violent crime than Portland
Homes cost $127k less ($396,100 vs $523,100)
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.2 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $11,431 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 47°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Portland
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,711/mo
Longer commutes — 29.7 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Portland, OR
Pros
More college-educated — 52.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 107°F
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Rent averages $181/mo less ($1,530 vs $1,711)
Smaller class sizes — 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (720.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $523,100
Property crime (5526.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Goodyear by $11,431/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Goodyear
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 101.2 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Goodyear
Median Income
$11,431
$97,307 vs $85,876/yr
Goodyear
Violent Crime
75% lower
182.2 vs 720.1 per 100k
Goodyear
Median Home Value
$127k less
$396,100 vs $523,100
Goodyear
Summer Heat
27.1°F warmer
July avg high 107.4°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Goodyear, AZ | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $396,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $523,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,711⚠ High | $1,530⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $97,307 ✓ Higher | $85,876 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.7 min⚠ High | 24.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 16.2% | 22.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 57 ✓ Safer | 219⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 48 ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 263⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 52.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.5% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Incito Schools (91326) | Portland SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.8°F ✓ Warmer | 46.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 107.4°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.0" ✓ Drier | 44.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,542 | 646,101 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.4 ✓ Older | 38.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.8% ✓ Higher | 53.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 18.0% ✓ More | 14.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodyear's cost of living index is 101.2 vs Portland's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Goodyear is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Goodyear leads 15 of 23 categories. Goodyear wins 15 and Portland wins 8. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Goodyear to Portland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($396,100 vs $523,100 median home), income ($97,307 vs $85,876), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Goodyear, AZ and Portland, OR are about 1,009 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.