Highwood, Illinois vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 35.4% more expensive than Highwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,629 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Highwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Highwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Highwood, Illinois
Highwood, IL vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Highwood, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower