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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Pooler, GA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.8K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,650
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.8K
Per year

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

Pooler, GA

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$343K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$414K

Pooler, GA

The Peach State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 30K 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: Pooler, GA vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 55.9%
Pooler, GA
$1,789
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$999
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 28.9%
Pooler, GA
$1,156
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$333
more
📦Other
↑ 14.8%
Pooler, GA
$1,461
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$216
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 8.9%
Pooler, GA
$541
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$47.86
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 3.1%
Pooler, GA
$544
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$16.90
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.4%
Pooler, GA
$967
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$3.61
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,308
To$1,390
↑ $82.00
1 Bed
From$1,377
To$1,510
↑ $133
2 Bed
From$1,507
To$1,750
↑ $243
3 Bed
From$2,004
To$2,330
↑ $326
Pooler, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,800–$1,800/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.

$6,458
Monthly in Pooler, GA
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,610
Difference

Home Values

Pooler
Phoenix
$343K
Median Value
$414K
↓ -3.9%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +42.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$343K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 21% more expensive than Pooler

Calculate payment - PoolerCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Pooler, 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

Pooler, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Pooler
Phoenix
50 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
51.9%
Good Air Days
9%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

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