Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 74.1% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $147,944 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Brainerd, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher