Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 26.2% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,502 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Scottsdale, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher