Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 38.2% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,361 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Scottsdale, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher