Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Phoenix leaves you about $1,175 more a month than Los Angeles after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $83.3K more saved.
| Los Angeles, CA | Phoenix, AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $8,651 | $9,181 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $831 | $302 |
| Rent (median) | $1,879 | $1,458 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,695 | $1,470 |
| Left over each month | $4,492 | $5,667 |
| Savings after 5 years | $334,765 | $418,043 |
| Los Angeles | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 113 | 98 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 50 | 30 |
| Average summer high | 92°F | 108°F |
| Average winter low | 44°F | 41°F |
| Rainy days a year | 37 | 41 |
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