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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Dodge City, KS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Wichita, KS area

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.8K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 30.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,313
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.8K
Per year

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

Dodge City, KS

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$201K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$414K

Dodge City, KS

The Sunflower State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 28K 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: Dodge City, KS vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 83.1%
Dodge City, KS
$1,523
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,265
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 35.0%
Dodge City, KS
$1,103
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$386
more
📦Other
↑ 11.5%
Dodge City, KS
$1,505
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$173
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 13.1%
Dodge City, KS
$852
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$112
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 9.4%
Dodge City, KS
$513
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$48.33
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 5.5%
Dodge City, KS
$558
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$30.83
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$530
To$1,390
↑ $860
1 Bed
From$585
To$1,510
↑ $925
2 Bed
From$764
To$1,750
↑ $986
3 Bed
From$990
To$2,330
↑ $1,340
Dodge City, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $750–$750/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.

$6,053
Monthly in Dodge City, KS
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$2,015
Difference

Home Values

Dodge City
Phoenix
$201K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +0.3%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +55.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$201K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 106% more expensive than Dodge City

Calculate payment - Dodge CityCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $3.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$265
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.1%
Rate difference

Dodge City, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

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

Dodge City, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

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

Dodge City
Phoenix
43 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
75.1%
Good Air Days
9%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

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