Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 72.4% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,945 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Alexandria, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower