Orinda, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 60.1% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $29,933 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Orinda, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower