Pleasanton, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 37.9% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $80,760 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Pleasanton, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower