Phoenix
Cost of Living
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Beginning Teacher Salary:
$30,000-38,000 |
| The precipitous fall in Phoenix home prices has not necessarily dented rents, but Phoenix corps members still find no shortage of waived fees, low move-in costs, and often one, two (sometimes even three) months of free rent. |
| Average Per Capita Income - Phoenix |
| $34,675 |
| Housing |
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Single:
$650-1,000 |
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Shared: $450-600 |
| Phoenix’s overall cost of living is 13 percent below the national average and average rents within the city limits actually tend be lower than surrounding communities (such as Glendale, Tempe, or Scottsdale).Average rents: Phoenix: $650, Glendale: $635, Tempe: $725, Scottsdale: $840. Corps members should note that a car is necessary and with that necessity comes all of the associated expenses. During regional induction, corps members are given ample time to seek out housing and orient themselves with Phoenix. |
| General Cost of Living |
| Movie Admission: $9 |
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Cover Charge at a Club: $0-20 |
Gym Membership:
- initiation fee: $0-99
- monthly fee: $30-40
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| 1/2 Gallon of Milk : $1.59 |
| Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $12-15 |
Public Transportation:
Monthly unlimited public transit pass: $55
Single public transit ticket: $1.75 |
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