Manhattan Beach, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 62.8% cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $27,897 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Manhattan Beach, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% lower
      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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower