Phoenix is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,180
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$181
👥 People living there
228,295
1,642,323
Commute to work
30.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
63.9%
33.6%
Own their home
60.8%
57.3%
Below poverty line
5.2%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $100,830 | -46% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $61,780 | -46% in Phoenix |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,180 | -42% in Phoenix |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $74,590 | -39% in Phoenix |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $136,270 | -38% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $135,670 | -36% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $85,050 | -36% in Phoenix |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $98,610 | -34% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $53,618 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $87,717 in Phoenix, 123% more in Fremont.