Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 30.9% cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,542 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Scituate, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower