Cost of Living in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona is a great place to live for those looking for a combination of affordability and exciting attractions. With a lower cost of living than most of the other cities in the United States, Phoenix offers plenty of housing options as well as reasonably priced groceries and transportation. Additionally, the area has become increasingly popular due to its many activities and cultural events - making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for an enjoyable lifestyle without breaking their budget.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Phoenix is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive.

Phoenix cost of living is 108.7

COST OF LIVING	Phoenix	Arizona	USA
	108.7	106.4	100
	97.3	96.1	100
	92.5	97.3	100
	118.6	119.7	100
	$413,000	$407,400	$338,100
	101.8	102.7	100
	117.9	107	100
	105.7	93.7	100

100=National Average

AVERAGE RENT BY BEDROOM SIZE

COST OF LIVING MAP

Misc. Cost of Living (US Avg: 100)

Trans. Cost of Living (US Avg: 100)

Utilities Cost of Living (US Avg: 100)

Housing Cost of Living (US Avg: 100)

Health Cost of Living (US Avg: 100)

Grocery Cost of Living (US Avg: 100)

Overall Cost of Living (US Avg: 100)

View More Data >

Reviews for Phoenix 445 Reviews

I pity anyone who wants to move here. - 4/15/2022
I have lived here my whole life and it used to be not be as busy as it is. It used to be a state where old people would retire in this state and used to be cheap. To put... Read More

no | Mesa, AZ | Reply | No Replies

Start Your Review of Phoenix

Never again - 8/27/2021
I've lived here for a year. I lived in South Mountain. There's a lot of homeless people, a lot ot trash in the alleys, a lot of pot holes, no infrastructure, flash... Read More

Carlos | Phoenix, AZ | Reply | No Replies

The worst place to live in America... - 7/11/2021
I grew up in Arizona, and I agree with every, single negative comment here. For many years into my young adult hood I was inadequate due to the failed public education... Read More

Anonymous | Scottsdale, AZ | Reply | 3 Replies

View More Data >

COMPARE COST OF LIVING

Compare Phoenix, Arizona to any other place in the USA.

MAPS OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Check out the latest Maps in a variety of categories including cost of living, population, and commute time. You can also use our New Interactive Map to explore places.

ZIP CODES IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA

85032, 85033, 85041, 85008, 85035, 85037, 85022, 85009, 85254, 85339, ... 47 more

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

Members receive 10 FREE city profile downloads a month, unlimited access to our detailed cost of living calculator and analysis, downloadable reports, and more.

Try Now

United States / Arizona / Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area / Maricopa County / Phoenix / Zip Codes