Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, Texas vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 52.0% more expensive than San Diego, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,622 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than San Diego, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
477% more expensive in Phoenix
than in San Diego, Texas
San Diego, TX vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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