Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Maricopa, Arizona


The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 1.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,286 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Philadelphia, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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