Scottsdale, Arizona vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 47.1% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,951 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Scottsdale, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower