Van Buren, Maine vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 49.3% more expensive than Van Buren, Maine.

You would need a salary of $74,657 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Van Buren, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Van Buren, Maine
Van_Buren, ME vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Van_Buren, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher