Phoenix, Arizona vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 42.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $106,532 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher