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
$1,955
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$182
👥 People living there
319,758
243,821
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.6 min
College degree
42.5%
61.9%
Own their home
39.5%
67%
Below poverty line
14.7%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $61,780 | +36% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $85,050 | +35% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $47,530 | +34% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | $78,080 | +28% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $60,320 | +21% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $100,830 | +21% in Scottsdale |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $61,210 | +20% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,690 | $45,290 | +20% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Orlando 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 Orlando?
About $61,123 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 35% more in Scottsdale.