Lake Isabella, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 23.8% more expensive than Lake Isabella, California.

You would need a salary of $74,282 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Isabella, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Lake Isabella, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Lake Isabella, California
Lake Isabella, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lake Isabella, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower