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Phoenix vs Farmington
Phoenix and Farmington
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Farmington are above the US rate in this release, 11.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Phoenix to Farmington
In 2022-2023, 110 households filed a move from Phoenix to Farmington (about 172 people, average adjusted gross income $39,891). 161 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $883 in Farmington. Phoenix has a state tax on wages. Farmington has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Farmington is 80% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Phoenix.
Farmington averages 274 sunny days, with July highs around 87°F and January nights around 19°F. Phoenix is 299 sunny days, 106°F in July, 46°F in January. Commutes average 24 minutes in Farmington and 26 in Phoenix.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 110 households moved Phoenix → Farmington (about 172 people, average AGI $39,891). 161 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Phoenix and Farmington changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 376 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,950–$3,650
- Container or pod
- $1,350–$2,500
- Rent a truck
- $600–$1,100
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Questions
Is Farmington cheaper than Phoenix after tax and rent?
Yes. Farmington leaves about $329 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $883 in Farmington.
Does Farmington have state income tax?
Farmington is in New Mexico, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Phoenix to Farmington?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.