Cost of living comparison
Scottsdale is 5.6% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.3% more in Scottsdale
- Groceries
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pay 10.4% less in Scottsdale
- Transportation
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pay 14.1% less in Scottsdale
- Housing
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pay 18.8% more in Scottsdale
- Childcare
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pay 35.0% less in Scottsdale
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.7% less in Scottsdale
- Clothing
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pay 2.6% more in Scottsdale
The cost of housing, restaurants, and clothing in Scottsdale are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Scottsdale.
If you lived in Scottsdale instead of United States, you would:
pay 6.3% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Scottsdale
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.71
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.14
|
|
pay 10.4% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Scottsdale
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.71
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$5.37
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.48
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.83
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.34
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.92
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.62
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.80
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.90
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.27
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.08
|
|
pay 14.1% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Scottsdale
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.82
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$43.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$30,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$13.69
|
|
pay 18.8% more for housing
|
United States
|
Scottsdale
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$76.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,710.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$189.98
|
|
pay 35.0% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Scottsdale
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,125.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$10,400.00
|
|
pay 7.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Scottsdale
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.43
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$9.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$29.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.50
|
|
pay 2.6% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Scottsdale
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$48.33
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$45.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$87.38
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$112.94
|
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