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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Franklin, WI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.6K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,554
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.6K
Per year

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

Franklin, WI

Population:35K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$420K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$414K

Franklin, WI

The Badger State

35K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 35K 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: Franklin, WI vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 71.5%
Franklin, WI
$1,626
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,163
more
📦Other
↑ 11.1%
Franklin, WI
$1,510
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$168
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 12.6%
Franklin, WI
$1,322
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$167
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 15.5%
Franklin, WI
$697
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$108
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 13.9%
Franklin, WI
$493
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$68.63
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.6%
Franklin, WI
$930
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$33.50
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$998
To$1,390
↑ $392
1 Bed
From$1,086
To$1,510
↑ $424
2 Bed
From$1,302
To$1,750
↑ $448
3 Bed
From$1,605
To$2,330
↑ $725
Franklin, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,360–$1,360/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.

$6,576
Monthly in Franklin, WI
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,491
Difference

Home Values

Franklin
Phoenix
$420K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +3.9%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +34.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$420K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 1% less expensive than Franklin

Calculate payment - FranklinCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $3.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$301
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.4%
Rate difference

Franklin, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

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

Franklin, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Franklin
Phoenix
43 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

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