HEAD TO HEAD
Portland vs Provo
Provo leads Portland on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Portland, ME
wins 1 of 5 factors
Provo, UT
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Portland | Provo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 71 | 71 |
| Affordable to rent | 47 | 65 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 58 ◆ | 44 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 33 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 75 | 78 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Portland | Provo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $542K | $547K |
| Typical rent | $2,320/mo | $1,825/mo |
| Average temperature | 10.4°C | 9.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.67 kWh/m²/day | 4.8 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #105 | #92 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.