San Jose, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 49.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,279 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Phoenix
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% lower
      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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower