Phoenix, Arizona vs. Alpine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, California is 50.1% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $105,097 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Alpine
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Alpine, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher