Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsdale, Arizona vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 17.0% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $157,665 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Scottsdale, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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