Kinda feel like I need to reply since I disagree with some of the previous posts. It is true that PDX is smaller, that can be a good thing. Best airport to be based at in my opinion of all our bases. Traffic isn't that bad and the airport is a breeze to fly in and out of. Having said that, I couldn't disagree more with the quality of trips in base. They are in my opinion some of the worst trips in the system. The vast majority of our trips start early(6am ish showtimes) and release after 9pm. It makes up about 60-70% of all our trips. They have a greater tendency to end with 3 legs and long duty days on the last day. Correct about the redeyes, very few, that is good. The schedule are to put it mildly, garbage. An absoulte mishmash of single days, 2 days, 3 days and 4 days. No pattern, just smashed together. If you don't mind driving to work 15-17 days a month, there are lines of strictly turns. Individual choice I guess. I just wanted to give another opinion about the quality of lines and trips. I cannot speak for the other poster, maybe they enjoy the flying, but in the several years I have been based here, the schedules have always been very poor in my opinion. As for Vancouver, I guess it is subjective. Since we moved here several years ago, my wife and I are not fond of living here. Just our personal opinion. You having family here would be a huge help. I'm rambling, but just a different opinion to put out there. Good luck with your decision. If you make it out here, I hope you find it to your liking.