Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 16.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $83,193 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Columbia
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Scottsdale, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher