Lorain, Ohio vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 53.3% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $76,657 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lorain, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  61.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher