Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 21.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $121,851 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Fort Collins, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower