Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 31.3% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $118,172 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Colorado Springs, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher