salaryParadise 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
$1,532
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$181
👥 People living there
185,913
1,642,323
Commute to work
23.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
24.1%
33.6%
Own their home
41.9%
57.3%
Below poverty line
17.6%
13.7%
Unemployment
9.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $47,530 | +75% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $34,920 | +19% in Phoenix |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $46,410 | +17% in Phoenix |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,940 | $44,950 | +15% in Phoenix |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $90,330 | -15% in Phoenix |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $61,210 | -14% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $135,670 | -10% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $85,050 | +9% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $61,857 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $87,717 in Phoenix, 27% more in Phoenix.