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Phoenix vs Hanford
Phoenix and Hanford
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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 Hanford are close to the US rate in this release, 7.1 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Phoenix to Hanford
In 2022-2023, 26 households filed a move from Phoenix to Hanford (about 34 people, average adjusted gross income $46,154). 56 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,125 in Hanford. Phoenix has a state tax on wages. Hanford has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Hanford is 86% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Phoenix.
Hanford averages 265 sunny days, with July highs around 109°F and January nights around 40°F. Phoenix is 299 sunny days, 106°F in July, 46°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Hanford 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, 26 households moved Phoenix → Hanford (about 34 people, average AGI $46,154). 56 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 Hanford changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 580 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,200–$4,100
- Container or pod
- $1,500–$2,850
- Rent a truck
- $700–$1,350
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Questions
Is Hanford cheaper than Phoenix after tax and rent?
No. Hanford leaves about $249 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,125 in Hanford.
Does Hanford have state income tax?
Hanford is in California, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Phoenix to Hanford?
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.