Fresno, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 37.7% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $117,009 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Fresno, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher