Phoenix, Arizona vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 62.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $130,340 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Solvang
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher