Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 2.0% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 3% (121.2 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $76,528 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Portland | Phoenix vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 105.4 | -2.0% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 105.2 | -9.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 125.1 | -3.1% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 107.0 | -12.8% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 100.1 | +3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 98.7 | +7.1% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Portland | $51,019 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Portland | $102,037 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Portland | $153,056 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.