Fairfax, Virginia vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 4.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,547 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Fairfax, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower