Apache Junction, Arizona vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 41.6% more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $283,267 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction, AZ vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Apache Junction, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher