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PHOENIX vs. SAN DIEGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs San Diego, California
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
47.6%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$181,596
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Diego
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Phoenix, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
47.6% higher
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12.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
169.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
1.0% higher
Commute
2.0% higher
Health
3.8% lower
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Personal
5.5% higher
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