Phoenix, Arizona vs. Baxter, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baxter, Minnesota is 19.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,248 in Baxter, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baxter, Minnesota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Baxter
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Baxter, MN
Compared to Phoenix, Baxter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher