Visalia, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 39.0% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $69,501 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Visalia, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher