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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Port Huron, MI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.6K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 24.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,798
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.6K
Per year

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

Port Huron, MI

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$165K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$414K

Port Huron, MI

The Great Lakes State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, 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: Port Huron, MI vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 110.0%
Port Huron, MI
$1,328
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,461
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 5.9%
Port Huron, MI
$1,584
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$93.76
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.3%
Port Huron, MI
$548
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$40.22
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.3%
Port Huron, MI
$923
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$39.98
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.5%
Port Huron, MI
$542
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$19.09
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 0.2%
Port Huron, MI
$1,486
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$2.89
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Port Huron, MI: Port Huron City Income Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)

Phoenix, AZ has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$675
To$1,390
โ†‘ $715
1 Bed
From$748
To$1,510
โ†‘ $762
2 Bed
From$941
To$1,750
โ†‘ $809
3 Bed
From$1,150
To$2,330
โ†‘ $1,180
Port Huron, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $930โ€“$930/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.

$6,411
Monthly in Port Huron, MI
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,657
Difference

Home Values

Port Huron
Phoenix
$165K
Median Value
$414K
โ†‘ +3.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +37.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$165K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 151% more expensive than Port Huron

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Port Huron, 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

Port Huron, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Port Huron
Phoenix
55 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
32.8%
Good Air Days
9%
99 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

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

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