Walnut Creek, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 28.1% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $71,891 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Walnut Creek, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower