Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Paradise Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 134.4% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $117,189 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Salinas, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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