Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 5.7% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $35,835 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Riverside
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher