Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 6.4% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 43% (121.2 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $80,159 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | San Jose | Phoenix vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 110.4 | -6.4% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 105.2 | -9.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 211.9 | -42.8% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 156.7 | -40.4% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 100.3 | +3.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 119.3 | -11.4% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in San Jose | $53,439 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in San Jose | $106,879 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in San Jose | $160,318 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.