Sonoma, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 36.0% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $31,368 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Sonoma, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower