Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 23.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $81,793 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Scottsdale, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.4% lower
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