Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Sun City, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 54.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $22,721 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Sun City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Sun City, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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