Scottsdale, Arizona vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 12.8% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $242,518 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in San Diego
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher