Zip 85255 (Scottsdale, AZ) Cost of Living


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Scottsdale cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Scottsdale (zip 85255), 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.

Zip 85255 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Housing costs in Scottsdale?
A typical home costs $1,084,900, which is 220.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 166.3% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scottsdale costs $2,660 per month, which is 71.6% more than the national average of $1,550 and 34.6% more than the state average of $1,740.

Can I afford Scottsdale?
To live comfortably in Scottsdale (zip 85255), Arizona, a minimum annual income of $207,720 for a family, and $89,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scottsdale?
The cost of living in 85255 Scottsdale, AZ is higher than the national average. This is due to the city’s higher housing costs and overall higher median household income. Home prices in Scottsdale are significantly above the national median, with a median home price of $425,000 compared to the national median of $218,700. Although living expenses in 85255 are higher than the national average, there are still many affordable options within this zip code. Residents can find grocery stores and other local retail shops with competitive prices and lower-cost housing options available as well. In addition, Scottsdale has plenty of recreational activities and entertainment attractions that make up for its higher cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScottsdaleArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  106.696.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  321.7119.7100.0
  $1,084,900$407,400$338,100
  101.4%102.7%100.0%
  111.5107.0100.0
  105.493.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We moved from Canada to D.C Ranch for "the job", thinking it would be banal and irritating, however it has been the complete opposite! We absolutely love the fact  More

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I've lived and worked in Grayhawk real estate over the last 12 years and I've seen so many families rave about living here. The schools are excellent, the amenities of  More

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