Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 14.2% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,767 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Scottsdale, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower