Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 150.6% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $273,113 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Orinda
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.6% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher