Sunnyvale, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 49.3% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $45,626 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Sunnyvale, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower