Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 65.9% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,964 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Spirit Lake, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower