Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 35.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,255 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Bloomington, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower