Phoenix, Arizona vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 40.8% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $125,353 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher