Montgomery, Alabama vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 40.6% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,310 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Montgomery, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher