Madison, Wisconsin vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 40.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,095 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Madison, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower