Cost of Living Calculator - Atherton, California vs Scottsdale, Arizona


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 82.9% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $17,065 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Atherton, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.9% 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
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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