Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 29.5% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $84,557 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Scottsdale, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher