Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 10.1% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,405 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Denver
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Scottsdale, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher