What is a pro or con of living in Paradise Valley, Arizonacompared to San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 261% more expensive in Paradise Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Paradise Valley, Arizona copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Diego, California should increase to $102,650 in Paradise Valley, 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 DIEGO vs. PARADISE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 105.3% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $102,650 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ

Compared to San Diego, Paradise Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

105.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

188.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

7.2% lower

Health

3.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% lower

Cost of Food

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San Diego, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Diego, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ

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