Need info about cost of living in phoenix

Hi ladies,

It being pleasure to ping u all I am moving to phoenix, arizona .By the mid week of next month. My husband works for AMEX and i have a 3 yr old daughter. As we are very new to arizona, we dont have any idea about the monthly expenses incured,
so i request u ppl to give me some clear picture about how is goes on, like
Rent
EB, Schooling and so on
Pls suggest me some nominal and safe apartments and schools too. so that i can have some idea about the basic expenses..

Pls help me ladies Expecting positive responses from u all

cheers,

Aparna