Waterloo, Iowa vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 97.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,750 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
496% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Waterloo, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.5% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher