Riverside, Illinois vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 12.1% cheaper than Riverside, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,972 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Riverside, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Riverside, Illinois
Riverside, IL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower