Moving from Phoenix to Portland
Moving from Phoenix to Portland: −$626/mo after tax & rent
PhoenixPortlandAbout 2,340 miles apart, a flight.
- Portland costs you more
- Rent under 30% of pay
- Real winters
$1,950/mo in Portland. $2,576/mo in Phoenix. −$7,512 a year.
Phoenix
$2,576
left each month
Portland
$1,950
−$626 vs Phoenix
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Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 75 households moved Phoenix → Portland (about 120 people, average AGI $91,560). 88 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Phoenix | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $5,875 | $5,814 |
| Rent | $1,277 | $1,867 |
| All other costs | $2,022 | $1,997 |
| Left over | $2,576 | $1,950 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Phoenix and Portland changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 2,808 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $4,750–$8,900
- Container or pod
- $3,450–$6,450
- Rent a truck
- $2,250–$4,200
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Questions
Is Portland cheaper than Phoenix after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, Portland leaves about $626 less a month. A one-bedroom is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,867 in Portland.
Does Portland have state income tax?
Portland is in Maine, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Phoenix to Portland?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.