Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 18.5% cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $244,469 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Paradise Valley
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California
Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower