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SAN FRANCISCO vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is
41.7%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$378,806
in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to San Francisco, Scottsdale is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
41.7% 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
11.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.0% higher
Commute
31.0% lower
Health
19.5% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
16.6% lower
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