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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Mount Pleasant, WI โ€” COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area + state data

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.3K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 21.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,606
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.3K
Per year

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

Mount Pleasant, WI

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$219K

Phoenix, AZ

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

Mount Pleasant, WI

The Badger State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 28K 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: Mount Pleasant, WI vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 72.5%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,617
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,172
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 11.7%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,501
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$176
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 13.3%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$1,314
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$175
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 15.3%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$695
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$106
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 14.3%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$491
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$70.04
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.9%
Mount Pleasant, WI
$927
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$36.15
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$635
To$1,390
โ†‘ $755
1 Bed
From$715
To$1,510
โ†‘ $795
2 Bed
From$873
To$1,750
โ†‘ $877
3 Bed
From$1,151
To$2,330
โ†‘ $1,179
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.

$6,545
Monthly in Mount Pleasant, WI
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,523
Difference

Home Values

Mount Pleasant
Phoenix
-
Median Value
$414K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
-
Price Range
$274K - $957K

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

Mount Pleasant, 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

Mount Pleasant, 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

Mount Pleasant
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

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