Mesa, Washington vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 28.6% more expensive than Mesa, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,286 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Mesa, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Mesa, Washington
Mesa, WA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Mesa, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher