Chico, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 24.2% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $62,096 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Chico, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower