Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 31.7% more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,789 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in New York
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fountain Hills, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.3% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher