Urbana, Illinois vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 39.9% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $127,306 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Urbana, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher