Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
37% cheaper
Scottsdale is 37% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $47,308 in Scottsdale.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Scottsdale sits at 162 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $580,000 in Scottsdale, a difference of $200,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $2,000 in Scottsdale.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Brooklyn scores 108 while Scottsdale scores 103.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are higher than Scottsdale (95).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $92,298 in Scottsdale. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Scottsdale.
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