Augusta, Maine vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 71.5% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $128,649 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Augusta, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher