salaryPhoenix is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,893
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,729
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$87,717
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$420,700
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,850
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$157
👥 People living there
1,642,323
209,978
Commute to work
25.6 min
35.6 min
College degree
33.6%
35.7%
Own their home
57.3%
46.2%
Below poverty line
13.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
5%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phoenix or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Phoenix?
About $62,674 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Phoenix or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $87,717 in Phoenix and $90,108 in Yonkers, 3% more in Yonkers.