Orange, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 13.3% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $65,030 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Orange, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower