Tempe, Arizona vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 17.6% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $76,430 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Tempe, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher