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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Westlake, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.5K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $179.6K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 32.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,464
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$29.6K
Per year

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

Westlake, OH

Population:34K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$400K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:133
Median Home:$414K

Westlake, OH

The Buckeye State

34K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 34K 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: Westlake, OH vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 96.6%
Westlake, OH
$1,418
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,370
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📦Other
↑ 13.7%
Westlake, OH
$1,475
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$202
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🚗Transportation
↑ 15.1%
Westlake, OH
$1,294
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$195
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 24.1%
Westlake, OH
$452
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$109
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.8%
Westlake, OH
$513
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$76.01
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.1%
Westlake, OH
$943
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$19.87
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,031
To$1,390
↑ $359
1 Bed
From$1,176
To$1,510
↑ $334
2 Bed
From$1,417
To$1,750
↑ $333
3 Bed
From$1,820
To$2,330
↑ $510
Westlake, 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.

$6,095
Monthly in Westlake, OH
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,973
Difference

Home Values

Westlake
Phoenix
$400K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +5.6%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +40.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$400K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 3% more expensive than Westlake

Calculate payment - WestlakeCalculate 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

Westlake, 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

Westlake, 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

Westlake
Phoenix
54 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
11 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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