Santa Clarita, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 3.6% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $91,586 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Santa Clarita, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower