Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 115.6 in San Francisco, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 10.6% less expensive than San Francisco; housing rents differ by 38% (121.2 vs 194.7). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $83,927 buys in San Francisco, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | San Francisco | Phoenix vs San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 115.6 | -10.6% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 108.5 | -12.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 194.7 | -37.7% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 172.6 | -45.9% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 106.2 | -2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 119.1 | -11.2% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in San Francisco | $55,951 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in San Francisco | $111,902 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in San Francisco | $167,853 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.