What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to Fargo, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to Fargo, North Dakota?

A salary of $84,000 in Fargo, North Dakota should increase to $133,461 in Scottsdale, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FARGO vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fargo, North Dakota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 58.9% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $133,461 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, ND vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to Fargo, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% higher

Commute

41.3% higher

Health

2.6% lower

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Personal

2.2% higher

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Fargo, North Dakota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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