salaryScottsdale is 8% 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
$2,808
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$182
👥 People living there
276,375
243,821
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.6 min
College degree
33.2%
61.9%
Own their home
59.8%
67%
Below poverty line
8.7%
7.3%
Unemployment
8%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $59,180 | -39% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $47,530 | +33% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $100,830 | -28% in Scottsdale |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $135,670 | -24% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $85,050 | -23% in Scottsdale |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $61,210 | -20% in Scottsdale |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $131,750 | -19% in Scottsdale |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $134,650 | -18% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Scottsdale is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,287 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $55,404 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 3% more in Scottsdale.
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