Montgomery, Alabama vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 84.0% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $169,244 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
469% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Montgomery, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.0% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  457.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher