Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 131.6% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $173,681 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Scottsdale, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.6% 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)
  296.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower