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  4 0 Seattle's bigger, has a higher world profile (mainly due to Nirvana, the Port and a few wealthy multinationals based here), and has a lower unemployment rate. People who live in Portland love it, but Oregon is faring even worse in this economy than Washington is (it's among the worst states in the nation, I believe), so it really wouldn't cross my mind as a destination right about now. Lee answered in Whatever over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 Good question. Based on answers to similar questions like yours on here, I'd guess that neither one is 'better' or 'worse' than the other. I think it just depends on what interests you -and what doesn't- that holds value. I found that the vibe in Portland is alot more easy going, laid-back and people are alot more approachable and friendly in Portland, where Seattle is a little more 'staid'. Portland seems to have alot more younger, single 'working class' people where Seattle has more families and professional upper-income folks. I don't know much about the local government, or the politics there so I wouldn't be able to tell you what it's like there in that respect. I know that alot of my friends here complain about wanting to move there, so that might be a good indicator also. If you haven't been to Portland and are considering moving there, I suggest reading the Portland Mercury and other newspapers, Portland's craigslist and get a feel for it and go with your gut. ErinPants answered in Whatever over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by ErinPants and Lee… 0 0 This just in via SLOG: Portland discontinues it's ride free zone. http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/08/14/there-is-no-free-ride ErinPants commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 God I wish Seattle would do that too. Lee commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 Seattle Pro: * relatively better job economy * 3 hours to Portland / 3 hours to Vancouver BC * More woodsy and unpredictable city/neighborhood layout, lotsa urban parks, mountain views everywhere Seattle Con: * relative lack of non-bus public transit * relatively more expensive * people here are usually harder to figure out Portland Pro: * better urban planning * more flat, hence more bikeable * POWELL'S! Portland Con: * the polite "be like us or else!" vibe * more flat, not as pretty (Mt. Hood aside) * the polite "Portland is awesome! don't move here" vibe Mackro Mackro answered in Whatever over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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