Cost of Living Calculator - Imperial, California vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 5.2% more expensive than Imperial, California.

You would need a salary of $76,816 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Imperial, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Imperial, California
Imperial, CA vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Imperial, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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