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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Ballwin, MO — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.4K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from St. Louis, MO-IL area
Overall Cost
↑ 24.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,863
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.4K
Per year

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

Ballwin, MO

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$371K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:125
Median Home:$414K

Ballwin, MO

The Show-Me State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 30K 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: Ballwin, MO vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 74.3%
Ballwin, MO
$1,600
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,188
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 28.9%
Ballwin, MO
$1,155
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$334
more
📦Other
↑ 9.8%
Ballwin, MO
$1,527
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$150
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.7%
Ballwin, MO
$513
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$75.24
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.5%
Ballwin, MO
$522
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$39.19
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.1%
Ballwin, MO
$925
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$37.94
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$913
To$1,390
↑ $477
1 Bed
From$953
To$1,510
↑ $557
2 Bed
From$1,163
To$1,750
↑ $587
3 Bed
From$1,494
To$2,330
↑ $836
Ballwin, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,180–$1,180/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.

$6,243
Monthly in Ballwin, MO
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,825
Difference

Home Values

Ballwin
Phoenix
$371K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +1.5%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +31.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$371K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 12% more expensive than Ballwin

Calculate payment - BallwinCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $2.7K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$225
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.8%
Rate difference

Ballwin, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

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

Ballwin, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

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

Ballwin
Phoenix
54 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
38%
Good Air Days
9%
99 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

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