Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Paradise Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 35.0% more expensive than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $202,439 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to San Francisco, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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