Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 147.7% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $143,654 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.7% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher