What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to Nashville, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to Nashville, Tennessee?

A salary of $95,000 in Nashville, Tennessee should increase to $131,028 in Scottsdale, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NASHVILLE vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Nashville, Tennessee vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 37.9% more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $131,028 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to Nashville, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

8.4% higher

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.0% higher

Cost of Food

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