Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 7.9% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,938 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
61% more expensive in Boston
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Scottsdale, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  28.5% higher
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