Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 6.0% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $795,366 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower