Phoenix, Arizona vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 16.7% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $210,138 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Ontario
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher