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PHOENIX vs. CALIFORNIA
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. California, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in California, Maryland is
5.6%
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$47,194
in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in California
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. California, MD
Compared to Phoenix, California is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
7.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.6% higher
Commute
20.1% lower
Health
12.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.9% higher
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