Cost of Living Calculator - Balsam Lake, Wisconsin vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 13.0% more expensive than Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $101,694 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Balsam Lake, WI vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Balsam Lake, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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