Portland, Oregon vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 15.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,069 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Portland, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower