Pella, Iowa vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 70.1% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,057 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Pella, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  98.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher