Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Maricopa, Arizona


The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 21.8% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,903 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Portland, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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