Seal Beach, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 23.1% cheaper than Seal Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $215,455 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Seal Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Seal Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Seal Beach, California
Seal Beach, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Seal Beach, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower