Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,253 in Arizona versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 14% cheaper on rent than Arizona, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,041 in Arizona and $71,900 in Oregon — about 7% higher in Arizona. 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
$1,080
+14% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$435,400
+20% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$71,900
+7% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
53.0°F
+22.1°F in Arizona
Arizona vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arizona or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 14% below Arizona's $1,253, 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 $43,000 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 3/3 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.