Wayne, Michigan vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 25.5% more expensive than Wayne, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $94,141 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Wayne, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Wayne, Michigan
Wayne, MI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Wayne, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher