Cost of living in Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living breakdown for Phoenix, AZ.
- Overall index
- 108
- Rent
- 110
- Home price
- 118
- Utilities
- 103
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Phoenix, AZ
Latitude: 33.4484
Longitude: -112.074
Cost breakdown by category
100 represents the estimated US average. Values are illustrative and intended for comparison only.
| Category | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | Blended index across major categories |
| Rent | 110 | Typical monthly rent for comparable housing |
| Home price | 118 | Estimated purchase prices |
| Utilities | 103 | Electricity, gas, water, basic internet |
| Groceries | 104 | Everyday food and household items |
| Transportation | 106 | Gas, transit passes, basic car costs |
| Healthcare | 103 | Routine care and insurance estimates |
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Estimate monthly costs in Phoenix, AZ using the overall index of 108.
Estimated monthly cost
$4,212
Remaining amount
$2,788
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Cost of Living Analysis: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix features a calculated overall cost-of-living index of 108, which is 8% above the U.S. baseline. Category cost indexes include rental housing at 110 (10% above the U.S. baseline), median home prices at 118 (18% above the U.S. baseline), utilities at 103 (3% above the U.S. baseline), groceries at 104 (4% above the U.S. baseline), public/private transit at 106 (6% above the U.S. baseline), and local healthcare services at 103 (3% above the U.S. baseline).