Bellingham, Washington vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 15.4% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,482 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Bellingham, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower