Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Ocean Shores, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 33.5% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $99,789 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ocean Shores
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Scottsdale, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower