Prescott Valley, Arizona vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 35.8% more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $135,820 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley, AZ vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Prescott Valley, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher