Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 44.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,403 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Grand Rapids, MN
Compared to Scottsdale, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower