Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Paradise Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 148.7% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $186,537 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Portland, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.7% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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