Charleston, South Carolina vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 29.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $20,721 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Charleston, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower