Topeka, Kansas vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 80.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $90,228 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Topeka, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher