Poway, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 18.7% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $40,652 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Poway, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower