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


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 8.1% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $237,901 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Palmdale, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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