Elk City, Kansas vs. Cottonwood, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Arizona is 64.8% more expensive than Elk City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $82,400 in Cottonwood, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Arizona is more expensive than Elk City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Cottonwood
than in Elk City, Kansas
Elk City, KS vs. Cottonwood, AZ
Compared to Elk City, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,233.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher