Gainesville, Florida vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 58.0% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $158,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Gainesville, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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)
  156.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher