Paradise Valley, Arizona vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 51.3% cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $24,355 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in San Diego
than in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Paradise Valley, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher