Moving from Denver to Phoenix?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Denver lifestyle in Phoenix, you'd need to earn:
$73,240/year
▼ $1,760 less than you make now
| Category | Denver | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,240 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,727 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,541 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,062 |
| State Tax | -$3,300 | -$1,831 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,849 | $58,079 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.3% in Phoenix
- Housing is -17.5% in Phoenix
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,425/year in taxes in Phoenix
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~586 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Denver to Phoenix
| Your Denver Salary | Phoenix Equivalent | Difference | Phoenix Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,061 | -$939 | $32,447 |
| $50,000 | $48,827 | -$1,173 | $40,050 |
| $60,000 | $58,592 | -$1,408 | $47,652 |
| $75,000 | $73,240 | -$1,760 | $58,079 |
| $100,000 | $97,654 | -$2,346 | $74,644 |
| $150,000 | $146,480 | -$3,520 | $107,210 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Denver and Phoenix Compare
Housing (17% cheaper in Phoenix)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Phoenix rents for $1,195/month compared to $1,600/month in Denver. Median home prices: $460,000 in Phoenix vs $570,000 in Denver.
Taxes
Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax. Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Phoenix would save you about $1,425/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Phoenix's overall cost of living is 2.3% lower than Denver, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Denver: 105.8, Phoenix: 103.3.
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