Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Scottsdale, Arizona


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 45.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $246,901 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Lafayette, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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