Denver, Colorado vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 157.7% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $128,834 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
423% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Denver, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.7% higher
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  336.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower