What is a pro or con of living in Paradise Valley, Arizonacompared to Scotts Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Paradise Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Paradise Valley, Arizona copmared to Scotts Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Scotts Valley, California should increase to $82,243 in Paradise Valley, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCOTTS VALLEY vs. PARADISE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Scotts Valley, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 64.5% more expensive than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $82,243 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Scotts Valley, California

Scotts Valley, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ

Compared to Scotts Valley, Paradise Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

4.7% lower

Health

15.3% lower

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Personal

6.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Scotts Valley, California vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scotts Valley, CA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ

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