Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 32.5% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $861,417 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Charlottesville, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower