Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Madison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 13.4% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $187,162 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Madison
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Madison, NJ
Compared to Scottsdale, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher