What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove, Californiacompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Elk Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove, California copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $29,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $36,497 in Elk Grove, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHOENIX vs. ELK GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 25.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,497 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Elk Grove, CA

Compared to Phoenix, Elk Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

8.6% higher

Health

12.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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