Denver, Colorado vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 14.9% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,033 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Denver, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower