Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 8.2% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 38% (121.2 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $69,304 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Columbus | Phoenix vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 95.5 | +8.2% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 93.6 | +1.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 87.9 | +37.9% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 95.5 | -2.3% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 98.9 | +5.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 96.6 | +9.5% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Columbus | $46,202 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Columbus | $92,405 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Columbus | $138,607 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.