Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 108.3 in Boston, MA in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 4.6% less expensive than Boston; housing rents differ by 18% (121.2 vs 148.4). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $78,593 buys in Boston, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Boston | Phoenix vs Boston |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 108.3 | -4.6% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 99.7 | -4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 148.4 | -18.3% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 148.8 | -37.3% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 103.6 | +0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 107.7 | -1.9% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Boston | $52,396 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Boston | $104,791 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Boston | $157,187 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.