salaryScottsdale is 7% 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
$2,334
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$182
👥 People living there
214,169
243,821
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
21.4%
61.9%
Own their home
66.8%
67%
Below poverty line
9.9%
7.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Scottsdale is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,287 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 7% more in Scottsdale.