Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 168.8% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $99,473 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher