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SAN JOSE vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is
49.4%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$84,432
in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Phoenix
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Phoenix is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.2% higher
Commute
21.9% lower
Health
14.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.5% lower
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