Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 4.6% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $52,286 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Scottsdale, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher