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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Avon Lake, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.5K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $180.3K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 33.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,526
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$30.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Avon Lake, OH

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$411K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:134
Median Home:$414K

Avon Lake, OH

The Buckeye State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 26K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Avon Lake, OH vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 97.9%
Avon Lake, OH
$1,409
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,379
more
📦Other
↑ 14.4%
Avon Lake, OH
$1,466
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$212
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 15.8%
Avon Lake, OH
$1,286
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$203
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 24.5%
Avon Lake, OH
$451
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$111
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 15.2%
Avon Lake, OH
$511
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$77.59
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🛒Groceries
↑ 2.4%
Avon Lake, OH
$940
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$22.79
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,088
To$1,390
↑ $302
1 Bed
From$1,232
To$1,510
↑ $278
2 Bed
From$1,489
To$1,750
↑ $261
3 Bed
From$1,913
To$2,330
↑ $417
Avon Lake, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,540–$1,540/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,063
Monthly in Avon Lake, OH
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$2,004
Difference

Home Values

Avon Lake
Phoenix
$411K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +6.1%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +40.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$411K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 1% more expensive than Avon Lake

Calculate payment - Avon LakeCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $806
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$67.13
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Avon Lake, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Avon Lake, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Avon Lake
Phoenix
54 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Ohio and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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