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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Upper Arlington, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.0K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,749
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.0K
Per year

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

Upper Arlington, OH

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$439K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$414K

Upper Arlington, OH

The Buckeye State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 36K 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: Upper Arlington, OH vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 62.3%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,718
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,070
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📦Other
↑ 15.9%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,448
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$230
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🚗Transportation
↑ 17.2%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,270
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$219
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 25.3%
Upper Arlington, OH
$448
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$113
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🛒Groceries
↑ 3.1%
Upper Arlington, OH
$935
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$28.64
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 0.5%
Upper Arlington, OH
$585
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$3.11
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,075
To$1,390
↑ $315
1 Bed
From$1,154
To$1,510
↑ $356
2 Bed
From$1,383
To$1,750
↑ $367
3 Bed
From$1,660
To$2,330
↑ $670
Upper Arlington, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,460–$1,460/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.

$6,404
Monthly in Upper Arlington, OH
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,664
Difference

Home Values

Upper Arlington
Phoenix
$439K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +1.9%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +31.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$439K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 6% less expensive than Upper Arlington

Calculate payment - Upper ArlingtonCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $806
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$67.13
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Upper Arlington, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Upper Arlington, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Upper Arlington
Phoenix
53 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

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