Arizona vs Oregon
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
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
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.