Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 2.3% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,840 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Atascadero
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher