Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 25.3% more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $132,831 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Fountain Hills, AZ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Fountain Hills, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher