Goldendale, Washington vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 28.3% more expensive than Goldendale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $117,452 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Goldendale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Goldendale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Goldendale, Washington
Goldendale, WA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Goldendale, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher