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
$2,591
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,138
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$100,540
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$503,700
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,349
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$181
👥 People living there
211,666
1,642,323
Commute to work
35.5 min
25.6 min
College degree
17.8%
33.6%
Own their home
63.3%
57.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.7%
Unemployment
7.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moreno Valley or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Moreno Valley?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Moreno Valley or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $100,540 in Moreno Valley and $87,717 in Phoenix, 15% more in Moreno Valley.