Salary Comparison
Audio And Video Technicians: Phoenix vs San Francisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$45,790/yr
San Francisco, CA
$78,480/yr
Our recommendation: San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers $518 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
San Francisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,790
$78,480
$32,690
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,786
$4,774
$1,988
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
155
-55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$4,155
$1,470
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$2,680
$1,130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$101
$619
$518
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.04×
1.15×
-0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Phoenix — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.