salaryPhoenix is 7% 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
$2,987
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$181
👥 People living there
195,240
1,642,323
Commute to work
28.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
49%
33.6%
Own their home
55.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
7.8%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $87,717 in Phoenix, 49% more in Huntington Beach.
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