salaryPhoenix is 11% 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
$2,511
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$181
👥 People living there
439,418
1,642,323
Commute to work
29.8 min
25.6 min
College degree
48.7%
33.6%
Own their home
42.3%
57.3%
Below poverty line
13.4%
13.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $100,830 | -46% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $61,780 | -46% in Phoenix |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,180 | -42% in Phoenix |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $74,590 | -39% in Phoenix |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $136,270 | -38% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $135,670 | -36% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $85,050 | -36% in Phoenix |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $98,610 | -34% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $53,618 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $87,717 in Phoenix, 25% more in Oakland.