Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsdale, Arizona vs Shafter, California


The cost of living in Shafter, California is 29.5% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $35,267 in Shafter, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shafter, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Shafter
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs Shafter, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Shafter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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