Scottsdale, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 51.2% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $196,554 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Jose
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher