Elk Grove, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 20.5% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $47,675 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Elk Grove, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower