Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 76.4% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,004 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Wausau, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower