Boulder, Colorado vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 15.2% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,845 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Boulder, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower