salaryAustin is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$182
👥 People living there
979,539
243,821
Commute to work
23.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
59.6%
61.9%
Own their home
43.4%
67%
Below poverty line
12%
7.3%
Unemployment
4.7%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $47,530 | +74% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,580 | $78,080 | +21% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $60,320 | +20% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $45,290 | +17% in Scottsdale |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $44,950 | +17% in Scottsdale |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $98,610 | -16% in Scottsdale |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $135,670 | -12% in Scottsdale |
| Civil Engineer | $100,470 | $90,330 | -10% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $63,212 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 16% more in Scottsdale.