Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 58.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $270,101 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Grand Rapids, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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)
  184.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher