Prescott Valley, Arizona vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 23.4% more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $61,694 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley, AZ vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Prescott Valley, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher