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Cities/Phoenix

Phoenix

United States

A sun-scorched desert metropolis offering affordable living, stunning Sonoran landscapes, and a growing tech and healthcare economy. Best enjoyed from October to April.

Population: 1.7M
Avg Income: $ 63K/yr
Avg. Temp: 24°C
Area: 1,341 km²
USD
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72
Expensive

#68 of 250

44% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 2 706

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 719

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 148

per month

Restaurants

$ 322

per month

Transportation

$ 112

per month

Utilities

$ 221

per month

Entertainment

$ 88

per month

Healthcare

$ 73

per month

Clothing

$ 23

per month