Cost of living in Phoenix

 Phoenix (AZ), United States
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Cost of living in Phoenix vs. United States overall average

Phoenix is 7.0% cheaper than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 9.4% more in Phoenix
Groceries
pay 7.7% less in Phoenix
Transportation
pay 13.1% less in Phoenix
Housing
pay 8.8% more in Phoenix
Childcare
pay 35.0% less in Phoenix
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.2% less in Phoenix
Clothing
pay 1.5% less in Phoenix

The cost of restaurants and housing in Phoenix are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing are lower in Phoenix.

Phoenix Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $20.00
$15.00 - $32.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$12.00
$10.00 - $13.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.66
$2.00 - $4.50

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.79
$2.19 - $6.61
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.37
$2.97 - $13.23
Milk (1 gallon) $3.36
$2.29 - $4.00

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.71
$3.17 - $4.19
Monthly public transit pass $47.50
$28.00 - $64.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $30,000.00
$27,000.00 - $36,113.30

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$76.55
$50.00 - $120.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,604.10
$1,400.00 - $2,300.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,380.70
$1,200.00 - $1,700.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,125.00
$800.00 - $1,400.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $10,400.00
$6,000.00 - $16,000.00

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.50
$4.00 - $7.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.58
$3.50 - $8.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$9.89
$7.95 - $12.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$48.33
$20.00 - $80.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$38.33
$22.00 - $55.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$87.38
$55.00 - $125.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Arizona to see the average cost of cities throughout Arizona, like Flagstaff, Morenci, Peoria, Tempe, Yuma, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Phoenix.

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