What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $84,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona could decrease to $63,975 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 23.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,975 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Scottsdale, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

12.9% lower

Health

10.7% lower

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Personal

3.8% lower

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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