Hays, Kansas vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 74.7% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $87,346 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Hays, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  86.7% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher