Phoenix, United States of America

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Cost of living in Phoenix

Real monthly costs in Phoenix, United States of America — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Phoenix ranks 7th of 19 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $2,526 a month in essentials, 17% above Omaha, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,440 covers that 1.8×. 104.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 11.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 13°C, Jul 36°C.

Essentials / mo$2,526rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women104.4ages 20–39, county level
Avg net salary$4,440monthly, after tax
Safety score47/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$1,423
Rent, 1-bed city centre$1,777
Groceries$273
Dining out$435
Utilities$331
Local transport$64
Essentials / mo$2,526
Avg net salary$4,440
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$2,204
Rent, 3-bed city centre$3,265

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Phoenix, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$20.00
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$90.00
McMeal at McDonald's$12.00
Cappuccino, regular$6.32
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$6.00
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$8.00
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$3.10
Water, 0.33 L bottle$2.50

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$0.89
White bread, 500 g$4.44
White rice, 1 kg$6.19
Eggs, 12$5.31
Local cheese, 1 kg$14.45
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$13.10
Apples, 1 kg$5.31
Bananas, 1 kg$1.82
Tomatoes, 1 kg$6.22
Potatoes, 1 kg$3.05
Onions, 1 kg$3.08
Water, 1.5 L bottle$2.45

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$2.00
Monthly transit pass$64.00
Taxi start$2.75
Taxi, 1 km$1.38
Gasoline, 1 L$1.17
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$248.88
Internet, 60 Mbps+$82.06
Mobile plan, monthly$70.42

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$67.83
Cinema, one seat$13.75

Dating-age sex ratio

Phoenix has 104.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 5th-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Phoenix runs 2 below the country as a whole.

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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 11.2µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month36°CJul
Coolest month13°CJan
Wettest month32 mmJan
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan12.6°C9.8°C53%41%32 mm
Feb14.8°C12°C44%33%29 mm
Mar18.7°C15.9°C36%36%26 mm
Apr23.8°C20.7°C22%24%4 mm
May27.8°C25.2°C20%18%3 mm
Jun34.1°C32.3°C18%20%5 mm
Jul36°C36.8°C30%44%27 mm
Aug35°C36.3°C35%39%31 mm
Sep31.8°C31.6°C32%24%22 mm
Oct25.2°C23.3°C32%20%22 mm
Nov17.8°C14.9°C35%28%17 mm
Dec12.9°C10°C48%39%25 mm

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