Phoenix, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,624,832 Population 3,135/sq mi density

$77,041 Median Income $40,309 per capita

$381,900 Home Value $407,665 Zillow

$1,458 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

74°F Avg Temperature 351 sunny days/yr

699 Violent Crime/100K 3,315 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$77,041 median income, 3.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$381,900 home value, $1,458/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

100.7

Above national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$1,458

25% above US avg

Avg Annual Property Tax

$4,300

23% above US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$1,053

per month

1 Bedroom

$1,151

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,419

per month

3 Bedroom

$1,889

per month

4 Bedroom

$2,158

per month

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center) $1,169/mo

$14,028/year

Toddler (Center) $909/mo

$10,908/year

Preschool (Center) $909/mo

$10,908/year

Infant (Family) $779/mo

$9,348/year

Toddler (Family) $742/mo

$8,904/year

Preschool (Family) $742/mo

$8,904/year

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$251.75
Specialist Visit	$352.45
Urgent Care Visit	$201.40
Emergency Room Visit	$2,215.40
Dental Cleaning	$130.91
Dental Filling	$251.75
Root Canal	$1,007.00
Dental Crown	$1,208.40
Tooth Extraction	$251.75
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,510.50
Teeth Whitening	$503.50
Dental Implant	$4,028.00
Eye Exam	$201.40
Glasses (Prescription)	$352.45
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$251.75 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,517.50 per eye
X-Ray	$251.75
MRI	$1,510.50
CT Scan	$1,208.40
Ultrasound	$402.80

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$151.05
Physical Therapy (Session)	$151.05 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$75.53
Dermatologist Visit	$251.75
Mental Health Therapy	$176.23 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$302.10
Colonoscopy	$2,517.50
Mammogram	$302.10
Knee Replacement	$35,245.00
Hip Replacement	$32,224.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,524.50 per eye
ACL Surgery	$25,175.00
Appendectomy	$15,105.00
C-Section Delivery	$22,154.00
Normal Childbirth	$13,091.00
Flu Shot	$40.28
COVID Test	$100.70
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$15.11 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$251.75 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,208.40

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45.32
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$75.53
Brake Pad Replacement	$302.10
Tire Rotation	$40.28
New Tires (Set of 4)	$604.20 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$201.40
Transmission Repair	$3,021.00
AC Repair	$503.50
Windshield Replacement	$352.45

Wheel Alignment	$100.70
Spark Plug Replacement	$201.40
Alternator Replacement	$503.50
Timing Belt Replacement	$704.90
Car Detailing (Full)	$201.40
Towing (Per Mile)	$5.04 per mile
State Inspection	$30.21
Emissions Test	$50.35
Check Engine Diagnostic	$100.70

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$100.70 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$90.63 per hour
HVAC Repair	$402.80
HVAC System Install	$7,049.00
Roof Repair	$1,007.00
Roof Replacement	$9,063.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,517.50
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,524.50
Pest Control (One-Time)	$201.40
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$503.50 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$176.23
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$50.35 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$151.05 monthly

Tree Removal	$805.60
Gutter Cleaning	$201.40
Pressure Washing (House)	$302.10
Foundation Repair	$5,035.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$30,210.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$12,084.00
Flooring Install	$8.06 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$654.55 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$30.21 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,208.40
Water Heater Replacement	$1,510.50
Septic Tank Pumping	$402.80

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,510.50
Divorce (Contested)	$15,105.00
DUI Defense	$5,035.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,510.50
Will Preparation	$503.50
Trust Preparation	$2,517.50

Real Estate Closing	$2,014.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$302.10
LLC Formation	$503.50
Immigration Consultation	$302.10
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$3,021.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$33.23 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$25.18
Women's Haircut	$55.39
Hair Coloring (Full)	$151.05
Manicure	$25.18
Pedicure	$40.28
Massage (1 Hour)	$80.56 per session

Facial Treatment	$100.70
Gym Membership	$50.35 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$70.49 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$15.11
Laundromat (Per Load)	$4.03 per load
Spa Day Package	$251.75

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$4.13 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.52 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$3.83
Chicken Breast	$4.53 per lb
Ground Beef	$5.54 per lb
Rice	$1.01 per lb
Bananas	$0.65 per lb
Apples	$1.81 per lb
Coffee	$7.55 per lb
Gasoline	$3.52 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$10.07
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$18.13
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$60.42
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$18.13
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$5.54
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$10.07
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$15.11
Cigarettes (Pack)	$8.56 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$25.18
Dog Food (Monthly)	$50.35 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$140.98 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70.49 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70.49 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$70.49 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65.46 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$85.60 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$35.25 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$2,014.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$201.40 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,014.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70.49 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15.11

Car Registration (Annual)	$100.70 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$30.21
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$50.35 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$402.80 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,208.40 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,007.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$402.80 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50.35 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,007.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,587.50 annual
Community College (Annual)	$4,028.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$10,070.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60.42
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$100.70 annual
Dog Grooming	$60.42
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40.28 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$302.10

Cat Spay/Neuter	$201.40
Pet Emergency Visit	$805.60
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$402.80
Microchipping	$50.35

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	100.7
Median Rent	$1,458
Rent Burden	30.4%
Property Tax (IRS)	$4,300
FMR Studio	$1,053
FMR 1-Bedroom	$1,151
FMR 2-Bedroom	$1,419
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,889
FMR 4-Bedroom	$2,158

Childcare (Monthly)

Infant (Center)	$1,169
Toddler (Center)	$909
Preschool (Center)	$909
Infant (Family)	$779
Toddler (Family)	$742
Preschool (Family)	$742

Income Context

Median Income	$77,041
Per Capita Income	$40,309
IRS Avg AGI	$95,318