Riverside, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 6.0% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $20,360 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower