Dubuque, Iowa vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 73.4% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,037 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Dubuque, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher