Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 55.7% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $135,456 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Scottsdale, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% higher
      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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.8% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  48.7% higher