Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Scottsdale, Arizona


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 67.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $59,143 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Palo Alto, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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