Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 32.7% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $33,674 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Valley Center, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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