Mesa, Arizona vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 22.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,642 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Portland
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Mesa, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher