Arlington, Virginia vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 12.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,394 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Arlington, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower