What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to Stillwater, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to Stillwater, Minnesota?

A salary of $120,000 in Stillwater, Minnesota should increase to $154,986 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.

STILLWATER vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Stillwater, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 29.2% more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $154,986 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater, MN vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to Stillwater, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

2.1% higher

Health

24.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Stillwater, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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