Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Cottonwood, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Arizona is 27.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,082 in Cottonwood, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Arizona is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Cottonwood, AZ
Compared to Scottsdale, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower