Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 40.8% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $126,709 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher