Denver vs Portland: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison
Comparing home values: Denver sits at $540,400, 3% higher than Portland's $523,100.
Households earn a median $85,853 in Denver, compared with $85,876 in Portland.
Median rent is $1,665 in Denver, compared with $1,530 in Portland.
FEMA rates both cities' overall hazard risk as "Relatively High."
| Metric | Denver, CO | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 710,800 | 646,101 |
| Median home value | $540,400 | $523,100 |
| Median household income | $85,853 | $85,876 |
| Median gross rent | $1,665 | $1,530 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Relatively High |
Denver, CO runs higher than Portland, OR on both median home value and rent — a clear housing-cost edge for Portland, OR, though only on housing.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.