Birmingham, Michigan vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 6.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,139 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Birmingham, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower