Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 56.4% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,931 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Sioux Falls, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower