Scottsdale, AZ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona?
$11,520 / month
for a family, 113.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $138,240 for the year for a family.
$6,300 / month
for a single person, 32.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $75,600 for the year for a single person.

Scottsdale cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Scottsdale, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Scottsdale, AZ

Housing costs in Scottsdale?
A typical home costs $721,200, which is 113.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 77.0% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scottsdale costs $2,240 per month, which is 56.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.8% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Scottsdale?
To live comfortably in Scottsdale, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $138,240 for a family, and $75,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scottsdale?
Scottsdale, Arizona offers plenty of activities alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from various types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to spacious villas - while renters also have access to lots of great deals today as well. Moreover, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you choose Scottsdale as your home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesScottsdaleArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  103.396.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  230.9119.7100.0
  $721,200$407,400$338,100
  102.4102.7100
  109.2107.0100.0
  105.993.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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It's been a long time since I visited Scottsdale after visiting a few times a decade ago. It used to be more of an area that deserved it's punchlines for being stuck up  More

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My son went to ASU in '99 which is how we ended up here from Northern Illinois. Over the years we came out for vacations and bought a second home until we finally made  More

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I lived in San Jose for 30 years...in the late '50s. I walked thru cherry orchards to school. After college classes, I drove 20 minutes to the beach. San Francisco was  More

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