Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 6.9% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $93,108 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Portland
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Scottsdale, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher