What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona should increase to $83,790 in Berkeley, California (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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 67.6% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $83,790 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Scottsdale, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

67.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

155.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

8.7% higher

Health

26.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scottsdale, AZ vs. Berkeley, CA

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