Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 3.9% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 10% (121.2 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $72,218 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Jacksonville | Phoenix vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 99.5 | +3.9% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 96.2 | -1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 109.8 | +10.4% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 87.5 | +6.6% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 98.9 | +5.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 99.6 | +6.1% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Jacksonville | $48,145 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Jacksonville | $96,291 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Jacksonville | $144,436 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.