Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 42.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $106,971 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Charlotte, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher