Whittier, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 27.4% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $72,563 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Whittier, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower