Lacey, Washington vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 29.0% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,519 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Lacey, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower