Bethesda, Maryland vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 24.3% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $227,157 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Bethesda, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% lower
      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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher