Is Phoenix expensive to live in?
Median income: $62,000. Median rent: $1,650. Median home price: $420,000.
Relocation guide · Arizona
Moving to Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ city guide. Population is 1,608,139. Median household income is $62,000. Median rent is $1,650.
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
Median Income
$62,000
State Tax
2.5%
Population
1,608,139
Cost of living
What you'll spend in Phoenix
Median income: $62,000. Median rent: $1,650. Median home price: $420,000.
Median Rent/mo
$1,650
Median Home Price
$420,000
Median Income
$62,000
Rent-to-Income
32%
Taxes
Your tax situation in Arizona
State tax rate: 2.5%. Local tax rate: 8.6%.
State Income Tax
2.50%
Local Tax Rate
8.60%
Climate
Weather in Phoenix
Average high: 86°F. Average low: 63°F. Annual rainfall: 8 inches. Sunny days: 299.
Avg High Temp
86°F
Avg Low Temp
63°F
Sunny Days/yr
299
Annual Rainfall
8"
Relocation checklist
Before you move to Phoenix
Use this checklist to stay organized during your move.
- ✓Research neighborhoods and commute routes
- ✓Compare rent vs buying based on your timeline
- ✓Check state income tax impact on your salary
- ✓Verify employer presence or remote work infrastructure
- ✓Review health insurance and healthcare options
- ✓Update driver's license and vehicle registration
- ✓Transfer voter registration to new state
- ✓Find a local bank or update your address
- ✓Research school districts if moving with children
- ✓Get quotes from at least 3 moving companies
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Frequently asked questions about moving to Phoenix
What is the average rent in Phoenix?
The median rent in Phoenix is $1,650/month. Median home price is $420,000. Many newcomers rent for the first year to learn the neighborhoods before buying.
Does Arizona have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 2.5%. Local tax rate: 8.6%.
What is Phoenix known for?
Phoenix, AZ city guide. Population is 1,608,139. Median household income is $62,000. Median rent is $1,650.
What should I know before moving to Phoenix?
Research neighborhoods carefully — Phoenix has significant variation in cost and lifestyle by area.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and NOAA. Updated 2026.