Portland, Oregon vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 19.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,201 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Portland, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower