Houston, Texas vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 48.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,450 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Houston, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher