Where you’re free to be, you.
With an average temperature of 75 degrees, more than 300 days of sunshine, and access to the best hiking trails and golf courses, all paired with a low cost of living, it is easy to enjoy a healthy, vibrant lifestyle in Greater Phoenix.
Trust the Numbers
68516
People move from California each year
$351500
Median home price in Greater Phoenix
“…I realized just how expensive it is to live on your own in California and how impossible it’s going to be to own a home someday.” – Jordan, Tempe, AZ
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Select your annual income, monthly mortgage, healthcare and grocery costs to find how much you would save with a move to Greater Phoenix.
Annual Income
Monthly Mortgage
Monthly Healthcare
Monthly Groceries
Source: ACCRA, Cost of Living Index 2020 Q3
Free to be: an Adventurer
75
Avg Temp
300+
Days of Sunshine
400+
Hiking Trails
Free to be: Financially Secure
Low Cost of Living Index
With below average groceries, housing, utilities, transportation & healthcare costs, you'll experience financial freedom, like never before.
Affordable Housing Options
Buying or renting is your choice. With a median cost of $169 per sq.ft., and a median monthly rent of $1,188, you'll find diverse housing options in an affordable price range, no mater your preference.
Low Income & Property Tax
Income taxes cap at 8% and property taxes sit at 0.893%. It's a tax environment where everyone can thrive.
High Housing Opportunity
NAHB's Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) determined 63% of homes built and sold in Greater Phoenix are affordable by the state's median earner, compared to 8.9% in SF and 10.4% in LA.
Ranked #4 Most Desirable Millennial Metro in the U.S.
2019 Population: 4,948,203 | Median Age: 38.4
This Could Be You
Home Value
In Greater Phoenix, you’re free to attain the dream of homeownership in a region that boasts a median home price of about $351,500, compared to Los Angeles’ $769,500 and San Francisco’s $1.22 million. Get a glimpse of the comparisons below and visit our housing comparison page to browse your price range and discover how much more house you can afford and enjoy here.
Best Part of Moving to AZ
We asked residents who recently moved to the state about their experience and what they liked most about living here.
Explore Local Shops in Greater Phoenix
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