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.
Average Moving Costs to Phoenix
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,140 mi | $3,332–$5,259 | $1,998–$3,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 357 mi | $2,254–$3,520 | $989–$2,087 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,452 mi | $2,824–$4,463 | $1,609–$2,857 |
| Houston, TX | 1,014 mi | $2,543–$4,014 | $1,361–$2,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,078 mi | $3,183–$5,050 | $1,964–$3,297 |
| San Antonio, TX | 847 mi | $2,435–$3,843 | $1,266–$2,433 |
| San Diego, CA | 299 mi | $2,212–$3,453 | $957–$2,048 |
| Dallas, TX | 885 mi | $2,487–$3,917 | $1,288–$2,459 |
| San Jose, CA | 614 mi | $2,465–$3,846 | $1,135–$2,268 |
| Austin, TX | 868 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
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
Moving to Phoenix from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,140 miles
Full-Service
$3,332–$5,259
From Los Angeles, CA
357 miles
Full-Service
$2,254–$3,520
From Chicago, IL
1,452 miles
Full-Service
$2,824–$4,463
From Houston, TX
1,014 miles
Full-Service
$2,543–$4,014
From Philadelphia, PA
2,078 miles
Full-Service
$3,183–$5,050
From San Antonio, TX
847 miles
Full-Service
$2,435–$3,843
From San Diego, CA
299 miles
Full-Service
$2,212–$3,453
From Dallas, TX
885 miles
Full-Service
$2,487–$3,917
From San Jose, CA
614 miles
Full-Service
$2,465–$3,846
From Austin, TX
868 miles
Full-Service
$2,489–$3,919
From Jacksonville, FL
1,791 miles
Full-Service
$2,987–$4,737
From Fort Worth, TX
854 miles
Full-Service
$2,455–$3,871