Paradise Valley, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 25.9% cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $37,048 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Paradise Valley, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher