Rochester, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 53.7% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,089 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Rochester, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher