Phoenix, Arizona vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 0.7% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,368 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
40% more expensive in Sonora
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher