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
$2,987
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$182
👥 People living there
195,240
243,821
Commute to work
28.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
49%
61.9%
Own their home
55.4%
67%
Below poverty line
7.8%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes.
- Pick Scottsdale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Scottsdale is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,287 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 9% more in Huntington Beach.
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