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
$1,988
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$182
👥 People living there
219,215
243,821
Commute to work
30.2 min
21.6 min
College degree
21.2%
61.9%
Own their home
58.9%
67%
Below poverty line
13.3%
7.3%
Unemployment
7.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto 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 | Modesto | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $59,180 | -42% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $47,530 | +36% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $100,830 | -24% in Scottsdale |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $136,270 | -21% in Scottsdale |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $61,210 | -20% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $61,780 | -20% in Scottsdale |
| Physician Assistant | $165,730 | $134,650 | -19% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $60,320 | -18% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Modesto 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 Modesto?
About $59,544 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 28% more in Scottsdale.