Here is the move, by the numbers
Equity you walk away with
$0
After selling costs — this becomes your Arizona down payment.
What you'd qualify for in Arizona
Estimated full monthly payment — principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and HOA.
The property-tax swing
$0/year saved
San Diego tax$0
Arizona tax$0
Where your buying power lands.
- Scottsdale, citywide median — $925,000
- Grayhawk — $805,000
- Chandler — $575,000
Medians as of June 2026.
Dr. Kevin Shufford, Ph.D.
The Property Professor · Licensed Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Loan Originator
Real Broker | One Real Mortgage · NMLS #2637739 | #198414 · AZ DRE #SA702010000 · CA DRE #02238213
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This tool provides estimates for educational purposes only. It is not a loan approval, commitment to lend, or guarantee of terms. Actual equity, qualification, taxes, and payments depend on a full review of your credit, income, the specific property, and current market conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity.