salaryGrand Prairie 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
$1,883
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$181
👥 People living there
201,883
1,642,323
Commute to work
28 min
25.6 min
College degree
30%
33.6%
Own their home
58.7%
57.3%
Below poverty line
12.1%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $87,717 in Phoenix, 0% more in Grand Prairie.