Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pompano Beach, FL
VS
Portland, OR
🏆 Portland leads 12 of 20 categories
Pompano Beach
Florida
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,155
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
111,790
Portland
Oregon
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,876 ✓ Higher
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.
Pompano Beach, FL
Pros
Homes cost $230k less ($293,300 vs $523,100)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Portland by $24,721/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Higher unemployment (8.7% vs 5.6%)
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Portland
Portland, OR
Pros
Households earn $24,721 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.1 pts lower (5.6%)
More college-educated — 52.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 91°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Pompano Beach
Smaller class sizes — 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $523,100
Violent crime (720.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5526.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Pompano Beach
Median Home Value
$230k less
$293,300 vs $523,100
Pompano Beach
Summer Heat
10.2°F warmer
July avg high 90.5°F vs 80.3°F
Portland
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Portland
Median Income
$24,721
$85,876 vs $61,155/yr
Portland
Unemployment
3.1 pp lower
5.6% vs 8.7% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pompano Beach, FL | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $293,300 ✓ Lower | $523,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,527⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,530⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,155 | $85,876 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.0 min | 24.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.9% | 22.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 219⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 190⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 263⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.1% | 52.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.2% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Portland SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.3°F ✓ Warmer | 46.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.5°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.6" | 44.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,790 | 646,101 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.5 ✓ Older | 38.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.1% | 53.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.7% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 18.6% ✓ More | 14.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pompano Beach's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Portland's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Portland is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Portland leads 12 of 20 categories. Pompano Beach wins 8 and Portland wins 12. 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 Pompano Beach to Portland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($293,300 vs $523,100 median home), income ($61,155 vs $85,876), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pompano Beach, FL and Portland, OR are about 2,685 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.