Scottsdale, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 71.6% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $154,430 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  71.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
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  Personal
  19.9% higher
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