Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $41,491 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Scottsdale, Vancouver 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)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher