What is a pro or con of living in Saginaw, Michigancompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Saginaw.

What salary do I need to live in Saginaw, Michigan copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $117,000 in Phoenix, Arizona could decrease to $85,355 in Saginaw, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Saginaw, Michigan

Q: Is it expensive to live in Saginaw, Michigan compared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Overall, Saginaw, Michigan is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saginaw, Michigan is 27.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $85,355 in Saginaw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Saginaw, Michigan is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Saginaw
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Saginaw, MI

Compared to Phoenix, Saginaw is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

4.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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