Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Ham Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ham Lake, Minnesota is 18.3% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,858 in Ham Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ham Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Ham Lake
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Ham Lake, MN
Compared to Scottsdale, Ham Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher