Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 184.2% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $142,089 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.2% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  440.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher