City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 265 in Portland, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 207, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Portland is cheaper. Median rent is $1,655 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
Safety is where Portland and Frisco split most clearly. Frisco scores 222 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,655 in Portland and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Portland makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Portland at $1,655 average has pockets that run $1,455 and others at $2,055: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Portland and Frisco are 1,614 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,655 a month in Portland to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $359 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $90,919 in Portland to $150,212 in Frisco, up $59,293 (65%).
The crime index goes from 265 in Portland to 43 in Frisco, down 222 points (84%).
The move
Frisco and Portland are 1,614 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,655 a month in Portland, down $359 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $90,919 in Portland, down $59,293 (39%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 265 in Portland, up 222 points (516%).
Portland, OR
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
18% cheaper
Portland rent is 18% cheaper than Frisco
Portland
Winner$1,655/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,655 a month in Portland versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Portland is 18% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $4,308, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Portland still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Frisco.
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Median income
65% higher
Frisco's median income is 65% higher than Portland
Portland
$90,919
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $90,919 in Portland, so typical pay runs 65% higher in Frisco (about $59,293 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Portland can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
84% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 84% lower than Portland
Portland
265 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 265 in Portland (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 84% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. Portland can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
16% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 16% more comfortable than Portland
Portland
60°F avg · 68°F highs · comfort 86/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Portland averages about 60°F (68°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Portland averages around 60°F. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 16% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Portland if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Portland
Portland is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% cheaper here at about $1,655 a month. Choose Portland if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 65% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 84% lower than Portland (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 30/100 in Portland, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,655. I would vet the exact ZIP in Portland before trading 56 safety points for housing savings.
Portland rent at $1,655/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,655 in Portland and $2,014 in Frisco.
Pick Frisco when you want the stronger safety signal (86/100). Otherwise, Portland's case rests on a Portland ZIP you trust at $1,655 rent.
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