Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 18.0% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $76,702 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Seattle
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Scottsdale, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher