salaryRichmond is 6% 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
$1,644
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$182
👥 People living there
229,359
243,821
Commute to work
21.7 min
21.6 min
College degree
45.6%
61.9%
Own their home
43.5%
67%
Below poverty line
18.2%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.7%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $85,050 | +36% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $47,530 | +24% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,030 | $78,080 | +22% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $60,320 | +16% in Scottsdale |
| Cashier | $30,350 | $34,920 | +15% in Scottsdale |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,270 | $44,950 | +12% in Scottsdale |
| Operations Manager | $108,670 | $98,610 | -9% in Scottsdale |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,660 | $46,410 | +9% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $63,346 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 42% more in Scottsdale.