What is the Average Cost of living in Phoenix per month/year?

Phoenix is about 10% cheaper to live in than the average city. The price of food is a few points higher while transport costs and health expenses are right on the average. Utilities such as electricity, gas and telephone as well as factors like clothing, restaurants, entertainment and repairs are about 5% lower than the norm while the cost of housing is about 25% cheaper. The median listing price is $186,857 while the median sales price is $101,900.