Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 3.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $481,013 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher