Cost of Living Calculator - Santee, California vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 26.5% cheaper than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $14,709 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Santee, California
Santee, CA vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Santee, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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