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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Mentor, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.4K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $178.7K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 31.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,390
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$28.7K
Per year

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

Mentor, OH

Population:47K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$264K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:132
Median Home:$414K

Mentor, OH

The Buckeye State

47K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 47K 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: Mentor, OH vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 95.2%
Mentor, OH
$1,429
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,360
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.9%
Mentor, OH
$1,486
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$192
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 14.2%
Mentor, OH
$1,304
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$185
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 23.7%
Mentor, OH
$454
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$107
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 14.4%
Mentor, OH
$514
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$74.11
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 1.7%
Mentor, OH
$947
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$16.38
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$852
To$1,390
โ†‘ $538
1 Bed
From$965
To$1,510
โ†‘ $545
2 Bed
From$1,168
To$1,750
โ†‘ $582
3 Bed
From$1,501
To$2,330
โ†‘ $829
Mentor, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,190โ€“$1,190/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.

$6,133
Monthly in Mentor, OH
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,935
Difference

Home Values

Mentor
Phoenix
$264K
Median Value
$414K
โ†‘ +3.6%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +36.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$264K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 57% more expensive than Mentor

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $806
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$67.13
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Mentor, 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

Mentor, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Mentor
Phoenix
54 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
37.2%
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
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

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

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