Prescott, Arizona vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 11.0% cheaper than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,397 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Prescott, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher