Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 48.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,132 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Scottsdale, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower