Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Mammoth Lakes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mammoth Lakes, California is 9.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $52,290 in Mammoth Lakes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mammoth Lakes, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Mammoth Lakes
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Mammoth Lakes, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Mammoth Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher