Zip 85353 (Phoenix, AZ) Cost of Living


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Phoenix cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Phoenix (zip 85353), Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Zip 85353 (Phoenix, AZ)

Housing costs in Phoenix?
A typical home costs $388,200, which is 14.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Phoenix costs $1,980 per month, which is 27.7% more than the national average of $1,550 and 12.1% more than the state average of $1,740.

Can I afford Phoenix?
To live comfortably in Phoenix (zip 85353), Arizona, a minimum annual income of $74,520 for a family, and $66,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Phoenix?
The cost of living in 85353 Phoenix, AZ is relatively high compared to other cities. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in 85353 Phoenix is rated at 88.7 which is slightly higher than the national average of 86.5. The basic necessities such as groceries, transportation and health care are all more expensive than they are elsewhere; however, there are also plenty of opportunities for entertainment and recreation with relatively affordable prices. Overall, residents of 85353 Phoenix can expect to pay a bit more for the convenience and amenities that come with living in this vibrant city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPhoenixArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  96.796.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  110.5119.7100.0
  $388,200$407,400$338,100
  103.6%102.7%100.0%
  124.7107.0100.0
  105.493.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Tolleson/volterra (83rd & Lower Buckeye) is still up in the air in what kind of a community it will develope to. Most residents take care of their homes but about 20%  More

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