Petaluma, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 12.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $438,889 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Petaluma, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower