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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Norton Shores, MI — COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area + state data

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.4K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI area
Overall Cost
↑ 16.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,199
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.4K
Per year

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

Norton Shores, MI

Population:25K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$219K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$414K

Norton Shores, MI

The Great Lakes State

25K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 25K 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: Norton Shores, MI vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 64.8%
Norton Shores, MI
$1,692
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,096
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 17.2%
Norton Shores, MI
$711
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$122
less
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.2%
Norton Shores, MI
$1,376
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$113
more
📦Other
↑ 6.8%
Norton Shores, MI
$1,571
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$106
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 11.7%
Norton Shores, MI
$502
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$58.70
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.6%
Norton Shores, MI
$949
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$14.75
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$665
To$1,390
↑ $725
1 Bed
From$748
To$1,510
↑ $762
2 Bed
From$914
To$1,750
↑ $836
3 Bed
From$1,205
To$2,330
↑ $1,125
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.

$6,801
Monthly in Norton Shores, MI
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,267
Difference

Home Values

Norton Shores
Phoenix
-
Median Value
$414K
-
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
-
Price Range
$274K - $957K
Calculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$95.18
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.8%
Rate difference

Norton Shores, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

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

Norton Shores, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Norton Shores
Phoenix
43 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

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