Austin, Texas vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 9.9% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,419 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Austin, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher