salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,270
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$182
👥 People living there
280,262
243,821
Commute to work
25.9 min
21.6 min
College degree
48.2%
61.9%
Own their home
73.1%
67%
Below poverty line
5.3%
7.3%
Unemployment
3.5%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $100,830 | 0% in Scottsdale |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $136,270 | 0% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $78,080 | 0% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $45,290 | 0% in Scottsdale |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $46,830 | 0% in Scottsdale |
| Pharmacist | $144,490 | $144,490 | 0% in Scottsdale |
| Physician Assistant | $134,650 | $134,650 | 0% in Scottsdale |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $102,520 | 0% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Gilbert and Scottsdale cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 11% more in Gilbert.