Grass Valley, California vs. Cottonwood, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Arizona is 18.4% cheaper than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $40,808 in Cottonwood, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Arizona is cheaper than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Cottonwood, AZ
Compared to Grass Valley, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower