salaryCharlotte is 6% 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
$1,881
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$182
👥 People living there
903,844
243,821
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
48%
61.9%
Own their home
51%
67%
Below poverty line
11.7%
7.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $61,780 | +60% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $85,050 | +35% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $47,530 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | $78,080 | +20% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $60,320 | +18% in Scottsdale |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $34,920 | +18% in Scottsdale |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,850 | $44,950 | +16% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $45,290 | +15% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $63,678 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 26% more in Scottsdale.