Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 19.8% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,315 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Flagstaff, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher