Thermal, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 10.0% more expensive than Thermal, California.

You would need a salary of $55,010 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Thermal, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Thermal, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Thermal, California
Thermal, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Thermal, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower