Belmont, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 47.2% cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,383 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Belmont, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% lower
      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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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