Housing Affordability in Portland

Housing costs have increased for everyone in the past few years, so affordability is a major concern for most buyers. If you’re thinking about moving to the west coast but aren’t sure where you want to land, consider that the Portland/Vancouver area is still much cheaper than other major west coast cities.

You will find amenities like transportation, parks, entertainment and outdoor activities in Portland at a relatively lower cost of living. You can still find great condos in Portland starting in the $200k range, and single-family starter homes in the high $300k range.

West Coast Median Home Prices

  • Portland

    $534,500

  • Vancouver, WA

    $479,000

  • Seattle

    $885,000

  • Los Angeles

    $1,200,000

  • San Diego

    $947,861

  • San Francisco

    $1,500,000