Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Above the national average, the upscale corner of the Phoenix metro.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 118
Median 2BR rent: $2,500/mo
Housing: 132 vs 100
Groceries: 102 vs 100
Utilities: 113 vs 100
Transportation: 102 vs 100
Healthcare: 101 vs 100
Scottsdale offers resorts, golf, and upscale dining at the priciest end of the Phoenix area. Housing is the main cost driver, with summer cooling a meaningful add-on.