Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Phoenix leaves you about $647 more a month than Denver after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $44.9K more saved.
| Phoenix, AZ | Denver, CO | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $9,181 | $8,951 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $302 | $532 |
| Rent (median) | $1,458 | $1,770 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,470 | $1,575 |
| Left over each month | $5,667 | $5,021 |
| Savings after 5 years | $418,043 | $373,149 |
| Phoenix | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 98 | 105 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 30 | 50 |
| Average summer high | 108°F | 91°F |
| Average winter low | 41°F | 11°F |
| Rainy days a year | 41 | 80 |
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