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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ vs Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Side-by-side comparison across cost of living, rent, and wages.
💰 Cost of Living PlainCost →
| Category | New York | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Overall RPP | 112.6 | 103.3 |
| Goods | 110.3 | 95.0 |
| Services | 127.0 | 93.3 |
| Rents | 148.6 | 121.2 |
Salary Equivalent Calculator
A $100,000 salary in New York equals:
$91,785
in Phoenix for equivalent purchasing power.
🏠 Rent (Fair Market Rent) PlainRent →
| Bedrooms | New York | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,778/mo | $1,457/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,024/mo | $1,583/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,324/mo | $1,839/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,835/mo | $2,452/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,618/mo | $2,720/mo |
💼 Wages & Employment WageDex →
| Metric | New York | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Median Salary | $80,099 | $65,915 |
| Total Employment | 9,221,140 | 2,296,510 |
Data sourced from BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, and BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.