City comparison
Cost indices by category, with the US city average (100) marked.
Index: 100 = US city average. Lower is more affordable.
Side-by-side costs, salaries, and sub-category indices.
| Metric | Pembroke Pines | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,787/mo | $1,322/mo | 35.2% higher in A |
| Median home value | $379,900 | $340,200 | 11.7% higher in A |
| Median household income | $77,657 | $72,092 | 7.7% higher in A |
| Groceries index | 107.0 | 103.1 | 3.7% higher in A |
| Utilities index | 106.2 | 123.5 | 14.0% lower in A |
| Transportation index | 96.5 | 102.5 | 5.9% lower in A |
| Healthcare index | 117.9 | 101.2 | 16.5% higher in A |
How much you'd need to earn in the other city to keep the same standard of living.
If you earn $100,000 in Pembroke Pines, you'd need $87,519 in Phoenix to maintain your standard of living.
Climate, safety, and demographics side by side.
Phoenix, AZ is about 12.5% cheaper overall than Pembroke Pines, FL, based on our cost-of-living index. Housing costs are roughly 26% lower in Phoenix than in Pembroke Pines. If you earn $80,000 in Pembroke Pines, you'd need about $70,015 in Phoenix to keep the same standard of living.