salaryPhoenix is 3% 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
$2,618
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$181
👥 People living there
180,547
1,642,323
Commute to work
31.5 min
25.6 min
College degree
22.5%
33.6%
Own their home
58%
57.3%
Below poverty line
12.4%
13.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $59,180 | -40% in Phoenix |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $47,530 | +37% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $100,830 | -25% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $61,780 | -22% in Phoenix |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $90,330 | -22% in Phoenix |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $136,270 | -20% in Phoenix |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $134,650 | -19% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $85,050 | -17% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $58,238 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $87,717 in Phoenix, 9% more in Ontario.