What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to Barrington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to Barrington, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Barrington, Illinois should increase to $56,339 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.

BARRINGTON vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Barrington, Illinois vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 12.7% more expensive than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,339 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Barrington, Illinois

Barrington, IL vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to Barrington, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

17.8% lower

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Barrington, Illinois vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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