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Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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Not a whole lot in common except that both cities have a very large hill (Mont Royal in Montreal and West Hills in Portland) rising behind the downtowns as a backdrop.
Montreal is just a much bigger, older, busier, and more cosmopolitan city. Portland is a more laid back West Coast city.
job market / economy esp for young people: Montreal
ease of life: Montreal
COL / rent: Tie - Montreal has affordable rent
public transportation: Montreal
culture / vibe / tolerance: Montreal
climate: Montreal (Like four seasons and hot summers)
music scene: Unsure - Montreal has great though
future prospects: Montreal
Montreal in terms of everything
I would give Vibe and future prospects to Portland. One of the fastest growing areas in america and very educated, very laid back.
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