Los Angeles vs Phoenix: After-Tax Take-Home and Cost of Living
After-tax figures use ExactTakeHome's 2026 engine for a single filer at $100,000 gross. Cost-of-living index is an estimate based on Numbeo and MIT Living Wage data. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle, and individual circumstances. This is not financial advice.
Los Angeles real-value estimate: $41,706
Phoenix real-value estimate: $71,463
| Salary | Los Angeles Net | Phoenix Net | Los Angeles Real Value | Phoenix Real Value | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $57,397 | $60,093 | $33,178 | $55,641 | Phoenix |
| $100,000 | $72,151 | $77,180 | $41,706 | $71,463 | Phoenix |
| $125,000 | $86,792 | $94,204 | $50,169 | $87,225 | Phoenix |
| $150,000 | $100,997 | $110,791 | $58,380 | $102,584 | Phoenix |
| $200,000 | $130,368 | $144,927 | $75,357 | $134,192 | Phoenix |