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San Diego vs Prescott Valley
San Diego and Prescott Valley
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Prescott Valley are under the US rate in this release, 3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at San Diego to Prescott Valley
In 2022-2023, 271 households filed a move from San Diego to Prescott Valley (about 461 people, average adjusted gross income $109,697). 94 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $2,292 in San Diego and $1,406 in Prescott Valley. San Diego has a state tax on wages. Prescott Valley has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Prescott Valley is 84% of the national level for the same work, against 109% in San Diego.
Prescott Valley averages 278 sunny days, with July highs around 109°F and January nights around 40°F. San Diego is 266 sunny days, 78°F in July, 50°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Prescott Valley and 27 in San Diego.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 271 households moved San Diego → Prescott Valley (about 461 people, average AGI $109,697). 94 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between San Diego and Prescott Valley changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 319 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,050–$3,900
- Container or pod
- $1,400–$2,650
- Rent a truck
- $600–$1,100
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Questions
Is Prescott Valley cheaper than San Diego after tax and rent?
Yes. Prescott Valley leaves about $1,455 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $2,292 in San Diego and $1,406 in Prescott Valley.
Does Prescott Valley have state income tax?
Prescott Valley is in Arizona, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from San Diego to Prescott Valley?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.