Kirkland, Washington vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 20.6% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,353 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Kirkland, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower