Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 10.0% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $101,716 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fountain Hills
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Scottsdale, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower