Baltimore, Maryland vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 55.8% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $155,750 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Baltimore, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher