Denver, Colorado vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 11.3% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $111,268 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Denver, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower