What is a pro or con of living in Fullerton, Californiacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Fullerton.

What salary do I need to live in Fullerton, California copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $85,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona should increase to $94,863 in Fullerton, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCOTTSDALE vs. FULLERTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Fullerton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fullerton, California is 11.6% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $94,863 in Fullerton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fullerton, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Fullerton
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Fullerton, CA

Compared to Scottsdale, Fullerton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

9.7% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Fullerton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scottsdale, AZ vs. Fullerton, CA

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