Arcata, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 31.4% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $65,712 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Arcata, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher