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COSTA MESA vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Costa Mesa, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is
20.0%
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$279,921
in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Costa Mesa, Scottsdale is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
40.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.3% higher
Commute
2.4% higher
Health
1.0% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
4.6% lower
Cost of Food
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