Modesto, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 186.6% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $143,299 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
671% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Modesto, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  186.6% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  518.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower