What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to Benicia, California?

Median Home Cost is 5% cheaper in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to Benicia, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Benicia, California could decrease to $44,915 in Scottsdale, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BENICIA vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Benicia, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 10.2% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $44,915 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Benicia, California

Benicia, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to Benicia, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

9.5% lower

Health

17.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% lower

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Benicia, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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