Phoenix, Arizona vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 666.6% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $383,303 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1694% more expensive in Atherton
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  666.6% 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
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,512.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher