salaryScottsdale is 9% 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
$3,405
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$182
👥 People living there
311,690
243,821
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
70.6%
61.9%
Own their home
44.5%
67%
Below poverty line
10.8%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.9%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Scottsdale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,180 | -42% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $61,780 | -37% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $47,530 | +33% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $85,050 | -30% in Scottsdale |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $135,670 | -30% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $100,830 | -26% in Scottsdale |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $98,610 | -22% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $60,320 | -20% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Scottsdale is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,287 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $54,585 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 23% more in Irvine.