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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Pleasant Grove, UT โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Boise, ID area

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.7K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 15.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,139
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.7K
Per year

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

Pleasant Grove, UT

Population:37K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$575K

Phoenix, AZ

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

Pleasant Grove, UT

The Beehive State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 37K 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: Pleasant Grove, UT vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 22.7%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$2,273
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$515
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 32.9%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$1,120
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$369
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 11.8%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$1,500
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$178
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 25.5%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$447
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$114
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.0%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$900
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$62.98
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 0.6%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$592
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$3.80
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$977
To$1,390
โ†‘ $413
1 Bed
From$984
To$1,510
โ†‘ $526
2 Bed
From$1,135
To$1,750
โ†‘ $615
3 Bed
From$1,581
To$2,330
โ†‘ $749
Pleasant Grove, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,370โ€“$1,370/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.

$6,833
Monthly in Pleasant Grove, UT
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,235
Difference

Home Values

Pleasant Grove
Phoenix
$575K
Median Value
$414K
โ†‘ +3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +35.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$575K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 28% less expensive than Pleasant Grove

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Pleasant Grove, 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

Pleasant Grove, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Pleasant Grove
Phoenix
44 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
9%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

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

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