Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 32.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $80,591 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Houston
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Scottsdale, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower