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United States · North America · Population 652,503 · America/Los_Angeles

Portland in United States (North America) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$3198 incl. rent, a safety index of 41.9/100, an average annual temperature of 12°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$3198incl. rent · est. range

$2718 – $3838

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

41.9/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

12°C avg/yr

1358mm · 3013h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

199Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

7.8µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa; remote work for a foreign employer under B1 / visa-waiver is a grey area

Source: United States snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Portland?

Portland has an estimated monthly cost of ~$3198 including rent (range $2718–$3838), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Portland safe?

Portland scores 41.9/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter United States?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to United States. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Portland?

Median fixed broadband download is about 199 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About United States

United States: GDP per capita ~$90,027 (World Bank), HDI 0.927, Global Peace Index rank #132 (IEP 2024). Open United States country page →

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