Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,253 in Arizona versus $1,440 in Oregon. Overall, Arizona runs roughly 13% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,041 in Arizona and $88,792 in Oregon — about 13% higher in Oregon. Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
None
+5.6 pp in Arizona
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
9.90%
+7.4 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,440
+15% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$364,300
$557,600
+53% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$88,792
+15% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
54.5°F
+20.6°F in Arizona
Arizona vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arizona or Oregon?
- Arizona is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,253 runs about 13% below Oregon's $1,440, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arizona than in Oregon?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $50,000 a year in Arizona versus $58,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Arizona or Oregon?
- Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/Oregon — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.