Murrieta, California vs. San Tan Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Tan Valley, Arizona is 19.5% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $68,445 in San Tan Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Tan Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in San Tan Valley
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. San Tan Valley, AZ
Compared to Murrieta, San Tan Valley 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower