Columbus, Ohio vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 64.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $154,708 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Columbus, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher