La Quinta, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 4.3% more expensive than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $52,126 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to La Quinta, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower