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Portland, OR vs Salem, VA

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 Portland, ORSalem, VAUnited States
 Rainfall42.841.638.1
 Snowfall2.615.527.8
 Precipitation Days155.9121.4106.2
 Sunny144210205
 Avg. July High80.586.585.8
 Avg. Jan. Low36.426.121.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.57.57
 UV Index34.74.3
 Elevation ft.3310662443

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Reviews for Portland    386 Reviews
Amy · Austin, TX
There is no One way to see any large city
Over 1 years ago

I lived in Portland for 19 years (I've also lived in Boise, ID, the Bay Area, Austin, TX and now Nampa, ID). It drives me nuts when people try to give a large city a  More

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Shane · West Haven-Sylvan, OR
Great Place, Too Many Cars.
Over 2 years ago

One of the best cities in America. Food scene is the best in the world. Weather is preferable over places where you have the same weather year round. I enjoy the  More

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Josh · Houston, TX
Houston Transplant, 2022 Portland Review
Over 2 years ago

I moved from Houston to Portland about a year ago. I remember reading the reviews on here and it making me second guess moving before I did, so I wanted to come back and  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 8 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 9 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 13 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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ZIPS IN PORTLAND, OREGON
97206, 97202, 97233, 97219, 97236, 97230, 97211, 97266, 97217, 97203, 28 total
ZIPS IN SALEM, VIRGINIA
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