Phoenix, AZ vs Portland, OR — Cost of Living Comparison

Equivalent Salary

$100,000 in Phoenix, AZ = $101,034 in Portland, OR

Buying power is 1.0% higher in Portland, OR

Median Rent

$1,458 vs $1,596

9.5% higher in Portland, OR

Median Income

$77,041 vs $88,792

15.3% higher in Portland, OR

Home Value

$381,900 vs $557,600

46.0% higher in Portland, OR

Price Level

105.5 vs 106.6

US avg = 100

Salary Needed for Median Rent
$58,300 vs $63,800
30% of gross income guideline

Rent as % of Income

22.7% vs 21.6%

Lower is more affordable