Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 103.3 in Phoenix, AZ in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 9.9% more expensive than Phoenix; housing rents differ by 41% (170.4 vs 121.2). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $68,231 buys in Phoenix, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Phoenix | Los Angeles vs Phoenix |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 103.3 | +9.9% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 95.0 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 121.2 | +40.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 93.3 | +69.9% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 104.0 | +0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 105.7 | +7.2% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Phoenix | $45,487 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Phoenix | $90,974 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Phoenix | $136,462 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.