Basalt, Colorado vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 7.2% cheaper than Basalt, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,410 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Basalt, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Basalt, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Basalt, Colorado
Basalt, CO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Basalt, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower