Ocean City, Maryland vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 39.3% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,638 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Ocean City, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower