Phoenix, United States
-5% vs Phoenix avgCentral Phoenix is a moderately-priced area within Phoenix, with a cost of living index of 56.0 — that is -5% compared to the Phoenix average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #13 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,378/month, compared to a range of $1,015 in Avondale to $2,030 in Paradise Valley.
For a typical resident of Central Phoenix, housing takes up roughly 42% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $55,100 before tax.
Salaries in Central Phoenix reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 56.0:
After tax and deductions of 21.6% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $55,100 would be roughly $43,198/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $42,000 salary in Central Phoenix, Phoenix (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Central Phoenix would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $42,000 |
| London | GBP | £36,145 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 210,159 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley | 82.5 | 1.40x | +40% |
| Scottsdale (Old Town) | 76.6 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Biltmore | 75.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Arcadia | 73.6 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Scottsdale (North) | 71.9 | 1.22x | +22% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Central Phoenix, Phoenix to maintain your lifestyle.
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Central Phoenix is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix. It costs about -5% less than the city average, ranking #13 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Central Phoenix is below the Phoenix average. With a multiplier of 0.95x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -5% compared to the city baseline.