Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 35.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,807 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Scottsdale, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower