Springfield, Missouri vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 73.8% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $130,379 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Springfield, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher