What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to St. Paul, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 168% more expensive in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to St. Paul, Minnesota?

A salary of $105,000 in St. Paul, Minnesota should increase to $151,430 in Scottsdale, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ST. PAUL vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 44.2% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $151,430 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul, MN vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to St. Paul, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

0.4% lower

Health

21.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. Paul, MN vs. Scottsdale, AZ

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