Blaine, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 36.1% more expensive than Blaine, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,038 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Blaine, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine, MN vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Blaine, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower