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SAN DIEGO vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Diego, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is
32.2%
cheaper
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$372,707
in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is
cheaper
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Phoenix
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Phoenix is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
11.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
62.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.0% lower
Commute
1.9% lower
Health
3.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.2% lower
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