Carlsbad, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 27.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $184,534 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower