Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Jacksonville is 23% more affordable than Scottsdale. A $75,000 salary in Scottsdale is equivalent to $57,927 in Jacksonville.
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. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Scottsdale sits at 162 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $580,000 in Scottsdale, a difference of $300,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $2,000 in Scottsdale.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Jacksonville scores 101 while Scottsdale scores 103. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) match Scottsdale (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $92,298 in Scottsdale. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jacksonville.
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