Valley Center, California vs. Benson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benson, Arizona is 47.3% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $26,363 in Benson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benson, Arizona is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Benson
than in Valley Center, California
Valley_Center, CA vs. Benson, AZ
Compared to Valley_Center, Benson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower