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RIVERSIDE vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison
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Riverside, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is
18.9%
cheaper
than Riverside, California.
You would need a salary of
$56,741
in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is
cheaper
than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Phoenix is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.0% lower
Commute
19.3% lower
Health
6.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.2% lower
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