Aurora, Colorado vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 19.6% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $94,003 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Aurora, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower