Sparks, Nevada vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 22.9% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $61,452 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Sparks, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher