Sterling, Virginia vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 7.2% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $160,860 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Sterling, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower