Queens, New York vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 35.4% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $132,392 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Queens, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower