Olympia, Washington vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 27.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $254,147 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Olympia, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower