Benicia, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 31.3% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $51,500 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Benicia, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower