Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 28.7% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,342 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Madison
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Scottsdale, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher