--- title: "Comfort-Height Toilet Upgrade Guide | Dominick Plumbing" description: "Comfort-height toilets sit 2 inches taller than standard. 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If you've shopped for a toilet in the last few years you've seen the term everywhere: **comfort height**, **right height**, **chair height**, **ADA height**. All four mean roughly the same thing — a toilet bowl that sits **17–19 inches** off the floor instead of the traditional 14–15 inches. Is it worth specifying when you replace yours? In Scottsdale, almost always yes. Here's the honest breakdown. ## What "comfort height" actually means - **Standard (kid-height)**: 14–15 inches floor to seat - **Comfort / ADA / chair height**: 17–19 inches floor to seat The difference feels small on paper but is dramatic in person. A comfort-height toilet puts your knees at roughly chair-sitting position. A standard toilet puts your knees noticeably higher than your hips. ## Who clearly benefits - **Adults over 6 feet tall** — standard toilets force a deep squat - **Anyone 55+** — easier on knees, hips, and lower back - **Anyone with knee, hip, or back issues** at any age - **Pregnant homeowners** in their second and third trimester - **Homes you plan to age in place in** (you, your parents, or future buyers) ## Who shouldn't bother - **Households with young kids only**. A 4-year-old on a 17-inch toilet either dangles or uses a stool. If kids are the primary user (e.g., a dedicated kids' bath), stick with standard height. - **Anyone under 5'2"**. Feet not touching the floor changes the posture in a way some people find less comfortable. ## What about resale? In Scottsdale's primary buyer pool — relocating retirees, second-home owners, and 35–55 year-old professionals — **comfort height is now the expectation** in primary and guest baths. Standard-height toilets read as "original to the house." ## What to look for when shopping - **"Comfort height," "Right Height," "Universal Height" or "ADA"** on the spec sheet - **1.28 GPF or dual-flush** (meets WaterSense; Scottsdale rebates may apply) - **Elongated bowl** if you have the space (about 2 inches deeper than round front; far more comfortable) - **Skirted trapway** for easier cleaning around Scottsdale's hard water deposits - **Quality brand**: TOTO, Kohler, American Standard ## Our Scottsdale recommendation For most adults' primary bath: a **TOTO Drake II Comfort Height elongated** ($400–$500 installed) or **Kohler Cimarron Comfort Height** ($350–$450 installed). For a higher-end remodel: **TOTO Aquia IV one-piece comfort height** ($800–$1,100 installed). 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