Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 15.3% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $92,264 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Orange
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher