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
$1,826
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$182
👥 People living there
511,764
243,821
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
32.5%
61.9%
Own their home
64.4%
67%
Below poverty line
10.3%
7.3%
Unemployment
4.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | 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 Mesa or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Mesa 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 Mesa?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 25% more in Scottsdale.