Missoula, Montana vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 26.9% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $88,796 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Missoula, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher