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


The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 50.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $24,721 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Sun City West
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Sun City West, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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