salaryFrisco is 6% 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
$2,246
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$181
👥 People living there
219,304
1,642,323
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.6 min
College degree
67.5%
33.6%
Own their home
65.9%
57.3%
Below poverty line
3.6%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $87,717 in Phoenix, 85% more in Frisco.