Descanso, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 19.5% cheaper than Descanso, California.

You would need a salary of $40,229 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Descanso, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Descanso, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Descanso, California
Descanso, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Descanso, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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