salaryScottsdale is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,027
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$182
👥 People living there
230,221
243,821
Commute to work
34.1 min
21.6 min
College degree
39.8%
61.9%
Own their home
71.8%
67%
Below poverty line
7.4%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Scottsdale is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,287 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 11% more in Santa Clarita.
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