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Moving to Phoenix, AZ

City Overview

Cost of Living

98

Avg Temperature

63°–86°F

State Income Tax

2.5%

Population

1.6M

Endless sunshine and affordable desert living attract newcomers by the thousands. Summers are scorching, but the winter months are some of the most perfect weather in the country, and the hiking is spectacular.

ArcadiaDowntown PhoenixCamelback EastNorth CentralRoosevelt Row

Average Moving Costs to Phoenix

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY2,140 mi$3,332$5,259$1,998$3,340
Los Angeles, CA357 mi$2,254$3,520$989$2,087
Chicago, IL1,452 mi$2,824$4,463$1,609$2,857
Houston, TX1,014 mi$2,543$4,014$1,361$2,550
Philadelphia, PA2,078 mi$3,183$5,050$1,964$3,297
San Antonio, TX847 mi$2,435$3,843$1,266$2,433
San Diego, CA299 mi$2,212$3,453$957$2,048
Dallas, TX885 mi$2,487$3,917$1,288$2,459
San Jose, CA614 mi$2,465$3,846$1,135$2,268
Austin, TX868 mi$2,489$3,919$1,279$2,448

Neighborhoods in Phoenix

Arcadia

A popular neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.

Downtown Phoenix

A popular neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.

Camelback East

A popular neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.

North Central

A popular neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.

Roosevelt Row

A popular neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.

Cost of Living in Phoenix

98

Cost of Living Index

2% below the national average of 100

Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.

Avg 1BR Rent

$1,350/mo

Avg 2BR Rent

$1,650/mo

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