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Moving to Phoenix, AZ

Sun-baked sprawl, retirees, growing tech scene.

Pop. 1.7MCost index 102.5 · 100 = US avgMedian rent $1,750/moMedian home $426kWalk score 41

Phoenix (metro area) has an overall price level 102.5 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
102.5
Housing index
106.8
Groceries index (modeled)
100.6
Utilities index (modeled)
100.4
Electricity rate
15.6 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
100.5
Median home value (est.)
$426,000
Median monthly rent (est.)
$1,750/mo

Sources: BLS LAUS 2026-04 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Arizona unemployment is 4.7% with median household income $81k.

Unemployment rate
4.7%
Median household income
$81,486
Per-capita income
$43,676
Labor-force participation
61.4%
Right-to-work state
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Member

Sources: FEMA NRI 2025 · Census ACS 2024 (live) city-level

Phoenix: median home value $426,000.

Home value
$426,000
Rent
$1,750/mo
Homeownership rate
68.0%
Natural-hazard risk (FEMA county avg)
84/100
Hurricane exposure
Low
Wildfire exposure
Elevated
Tornado risk
Low
Earthquake risk
Low

Arizona 4th-grade math proficiency: 33.8% at/above NAEP proficient.

4th-grade math proficiency
33.8%
Per-pupil spending
$9,458
Student–teacher ratio (est.)
16
Public 4-yr grad rate
66.0%
Notable universities
Public flagship + regional schools

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