Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 43.1% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $104,469 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  43.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
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  Personal
  4.0% higher
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