Monrovia, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 35.5% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $29,675 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Monrovia, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower