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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Greenfield, WI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.5K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 20.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,546
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.5K
Per year

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

Greenfield, WI

Population:37K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$309K

Phoenix, AZ

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

Greenfield, WI

The Badger State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 37K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขFastest growing major city
  • โ€ขDesert metropolis
  • โ€ขSpring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Greenfield, WI vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 71.3%
Greenfield, WI
$1,627
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,161
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 11.0%
Greenfield, WI
$1,511
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$166
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 12.5%
Greenfield, WI
$1,323
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$166
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 15.5%
Greenfield, WI
$697
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$108
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 13.9%
Greenfield, WI
$493
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$68.41
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.6%
Greenfield, WI
$930
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$33.08
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$875
To$1,390
โ†‘ $515
1 Bed
From$951
To$1,510
โ†‘ $559
2 Bed
From$1,139
To$1,750
โ†‘ $611
3 Bed
From$1,403
To$2,330
โ†‘ $927
Greenfield, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,120โ€“$1,260/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300โ€“$2,380/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,581
Monthly in Greenfield, WI
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,486
Difference

Home Values

Greenfield
Phoenix
$309K
Median Value
$414K
โ†‘ +4.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +37.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$280K - $337K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 34% more expensive than Greenfield

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Greenfield, 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

Greenfield, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

Greenfield
Phoenix
43 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Wisconsin and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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