Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 27.1% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,463 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tampa
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Scottsdale, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower