San Jose, California vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 43.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $45,433 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Prescott
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower