Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 14.5% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,757 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher