What is a pro or con of living in Phoenix, Arizonacompared to San Bernardino, California?

Median Home Cost is 5% cheaper in Phoenix.

What salary do I need to live in Phoenix, Arizona copmared to San Bernardino, California?

A salary of $20,000 in San Bernardino, California could decrease to $19,854 in Phoenix, Arizona (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.

SAN BERNARDINO vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison

San Bernardino, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 0.7% cheaper than San Bernardino, California.

You would need a salary of $19,854 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Bernardino, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than San Bernardino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Phoenix
than in San Bernardino, California

San Bernardino, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ

Compared to San Bernardino, Phoenix is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

5.9% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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San Bernardino, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Bernardino, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ

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