Birmingham, Alabama vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 87.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $140,885 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
611% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Birmingham, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  617.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher