Happy Valley, Oregon vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 24.2% cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,887 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Surprise
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Happy Valley, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower