Boston, Massachusetts vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 7.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $115,874 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Boston, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  22.2% lower
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