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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Grove City, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.5K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,711
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.5K
Per year

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

Grove City, OH

Population:43K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$320K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$414K

Grove City, OH

The Buckeye State

43K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 43K 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: Grove City, OH vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 61.6%
Grove City, OH
$1,725
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,063
more
📦Other
↑ 15.4%
Grove City, OH
$1,454
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$224
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 16.7%
Grove City, OH
$1,275
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$213
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 25.0%
Grove City, OH
$449
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$112
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.8%
Grove City, OH
$937
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$26.68
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 0.3%
Grove City, OH
$587
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$1.88
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$881
To$1,390
↑ $509
1 Bed
From$944
To$1,510
↑ $566
2 Bed
From$1,135
To$1,750
↑ $615
3 Bed
From$1,357
To$2,330
↑ $973
Grove City, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,190–$1,190/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.

$6,426
Monthly in Grove City, OH
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,641
Difference

Home Values

Grove City
Phoenix
$320K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +1%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +37.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$320K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 29% more expensive than Grove City

Calculate payment - Grove CityCalculate 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

Grove City, 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

Grove City, 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

Grove City
Phoenix
53 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
18 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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