Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 4.0% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $312,025 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Rancho Mirage
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Rancho Mirage, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Rancho Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher