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VS New York City
United States
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Phoenix
United States2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | New York City | Phoenix | Best |
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| Rent | 3,300 USD | 1,600 USD | Phoenix |
| Food | 650 USD | 560 USD | Phoenix |
| Utilities | 180 USD | 140 USD | Phoenix |
| Transport | 130 USD | 75 USD | Phoenix |
| Healthcare | 200 USD | 145 USD | Phoenix |
| Internet | 60 USD | 55 USD | Phoenix |
| Entertainment | 480 USD | 384 USD | Phoenix |
| Other | 420 USD | 288 USD | Phoenix |
| Total (monthly) | 5,420 USD | 3,247 USD | Phoenix |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | New York City | Phoenix | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 8 | 26 | Phoenix |
| Safety | 55 | 58 | Phoenix |
| Quality of life | 88 | 80 | New York City |
| Internet | 92 | 86 | New York City |
| Healthcare | 88 | 80 | New York City |
| Transport | 92 | 62 | New York City |
| Nightlife | 95 | 84 | New York City |
| Climate | 55 | 82 | Phoenix |
| English | 84 | 84 | New York City |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | New York City |