Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsdale, Arizona vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 41.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,676 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Scottsdale, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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