Palm Desert, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 15.1% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $40,300 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower