Vancouver, Washington vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 20.5% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $116,893 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Vancouver, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower