Cost of Living in Phoenix, AZ

A comprehensive look at housing costs in Phoenix for 2025.

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Crisis

Affordability Score

Home Price

🏠

$430K

Monthly Rent

🔑

$1,550

Monthly Mortgage

🏦

$2,289

7% rate, 20% down

Median Income

💰

$62K

Housing Costs Overview

The median home price in Phoenix is $430K, which is 5% higher than the national median of $410K. The median rent is $1,550/month, 3% above the national median.

Monthly Mortgage Breakdown

Principal & Interest$2,289
Property Tax (est.)$430
Insurance (est.)$179
Total Monthly$2,898

Based on 30-year fixed at 7% with 20% down payment ($86K). Total cost over 30 years: $824K.

Rent vs. National Average

At $1,550/month, renting in Phoenix means spending about $19K per year on housing. The rent-to-income ratio is 32.5%, which exceeds the recommended 30% threshold.

Compared to Arizona

Home Price

$430K

vs $411K state

Rent

$1,550

vs $1,608 state

Income

$62K

vs $77K state

Is Phoenix Getting More Expensive?

Over the past year, home prices in Phoenix changed by 4.0% and rents by 3.5%. Price growth is moderate.