Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 35.5% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $525,880 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Owensboro, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher