Towson, Maryland vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 23.0% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $98,408 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Towson, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower