Alexandria, Virginia vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 1.4% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $304,063 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Alexandria, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower