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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Grants Pass, OR โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Portland, OR area

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.6K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 15.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,131
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Grants Pass, OR

Population:39K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$389K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$414K

Grants Pass, OR

The Beaver State

39K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oregon, this city has a population of 39K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขFastest growing major city
  • โ€ขDesert metropolis
  • โ€ขSpring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Grants Pass, OR vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 26.3%
Grants Pass, OR
$1,328
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$349
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 25.4%
Grants Pass, OR
$1,187
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$302
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 42.1%
Grants Pass, OR
$395
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$166
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๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 4.5%
Grants Pass, OR
$2,920
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$132
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.5%
Grants Pass, OR
$888
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$75.23
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 6.9%
Grants Pass, OR
$551
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$37.97
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$581
To$1,390
โ†‘ $809
1 Bed
From$651
To$1,510
โ†‘ $859
2 Bed
From$844
To$1,750
โ†‘ $906
3 Bed
From$1,176
To$2,330
โ†‘ $1,154
Grants Pass, ORZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,030โ€“$1,190/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300โ€“$2,380/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$7,269
Monthly in Grants Pass, OR
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$798
Difference

Home Values

Grants Pass
Phoenix
$389K
Median Value
$414K
โ†“ -0.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +16.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$376K - $401K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 6% more expensive than Grants Pass

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $10.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$857
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
6.9%
Rate difference

Grants Pass, OR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oregon State Tax
Effective: 10.3%
$15.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 35.0%
$52.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,123/month
$97.5K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Grants Pass, OR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:0.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Grants Pass
Phoenix
35 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
85%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
9 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
9 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Oregon and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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