Palm Beach, Florida vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 35.7% cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $32,143 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, FL vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Palm Beach, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% lower
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower