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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Midvale, UT — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Boise, ID area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.8K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,153
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.8K
Per year

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

Midvale, UT

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$475K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$414K

Midvale, UT

The Beehive State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 36K 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: Midvale, UT vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 22.9%
Midvale, UT
$2,270
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$519
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 33.2%
Midvale, UT
$1,118
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$371
more
📦Other
↑ 12.0%
Midvale, UT
$1,497
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$180
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 25.6%
Midvale, UT
$447
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$114
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 7.1%
Midvale, UT
$900
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$63.72
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 0.6%
Midvale, UT
$592
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$3.31
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$918
To$1,390
↑ $472
1 Bed
From$1,062
To$1,510
↑ $448
2 Bed
From$1,277
To$1,750
↑ $473
3 Bed
From$1,707
To$2,330
↑ $623
Midvale, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,480–$1,480/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.

$6,823
Monthly in Midvale, UT
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,245
Difference

Home Values

Midvale
Phoenix
$475K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +1.5%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +31.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$475K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 13% less expensive than Midvale

Calculate payment - MidvaleCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $2.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$170
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.4%
Rate difference

Midvale, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Midvale, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Midvale
Phoenix
44 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
9%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🔥💨
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
49 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
49 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Midvale, UT on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $205/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $205/mo
3.Pittsburgh, PA
Save $37.41/mo

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