Columbia, Missouri vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 58.4% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $79,176 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Columbia, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher