Alexandria, Kentucky vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 49.8% more expensive than Alexandria, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $112,381 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Alexandria, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Alexandria, Kentucky
Alexandria, KY vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Alexandria, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher