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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Peachtree City, GA โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Atlanta, GA area

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You'd spend $243/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $152.9K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 3.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$243
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$2.9K
Per year

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

Peachtree City, GA

Population:40K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$566K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:103
Median Home:$414K

Peachtree City, GA

The Peach State

40K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 40K 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: Peachtree City, GA vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 25.2%
Peachtree City, GA
$2,228
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$561
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 7.6%
Peachtree City, GA
$1,816
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$138
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 9.0%
Peachtree City, GA
$1,366
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$123
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.4%
Peachtree City, GA
$932
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$31.69
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 3.0%
Peachtree City, GA
$572
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$16.99
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 1.2%
Peachtree City, GA
$568
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$6.61
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,595
To$1,390
โ†“ $205
1 Bed
From$1,667
To$1,510
โ†“ $157
2 Bed
From$1,828
To$1,750
โ†“ $78.00
3 Bed
From$2,188
To$2,330
โ†‘ $142
Peachtree City, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $2,080โ€“$2,080/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.

$7,480
Monthly in Peachtree City, GA
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$588
Difference

Home Values

Peachtree City
Phoenix
$566K
Median Value
$414K
โ†“ -0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +40.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$566K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 27% less expensive than Peachtree City

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $3.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$268
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.1%
Rate difference

Peachtree City, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

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

Peachtree City, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Peachtree City
Phoenix
50 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
50.8%
Good Air Days
9%
96 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

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

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