salaryGarland 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
$1,813
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$181
👥 People living there
246,844
1,642,323
Commute to work
29.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
25.4%
33.6%
Own their home
61.6%
57.3%
Below poverty line
13%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for lower rent, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Garland is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,813 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Garland?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $87,717 in Phoenix, 6% more in Phoenix.