Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 69.5% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $84,744 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Kalamazoo, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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