# Cost of Living in Scottsdale (2026)

> Housing, groceries, utilities, taxes, and how Scottsdale compares to other cities.

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# Cost of Living in Scottsdale (2026 Guide)

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Cost of Living in Scottsdale (2026 Guide)

Updated July 8, 2026

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### In This Guide

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Housing Costs

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Groceries & Dining

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Transportation

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Healthcare

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Utilities

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Taxes

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Entertainment & Recreation

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Comparison to Other Cities

![Housing Costs in Scottsdale](/images/housing-costs.webp)

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## [Housing Costs](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/housing-costs)

Scottsdale, AZ

Median home price around $750K. Rent for a 1BR averages $1,800 to $2,400. North Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are pricier.

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![Groceries & Dining in Scottsdale](/images/groceries-dining.webp)

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## [Groceries & Dining](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/groceries-dining)

Scottsdale, AZ

Groceries slightly above national average. Dining ranges from $15 cheap eats to $100+ fine dining.

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![Transportation in Scottsdale](/images/transportation.webp)

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## [Transportation](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/transportation)

Scottsdale, AZ

Car-dependent city with limited public transit. Most commutes are 15 to 30 minutes.

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![Healthcare in Scottsdale](/images/healthcare.webp)

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## [Healthcare](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/healthcare)

Scottsdale, AZ

HonorHealth and Mayo Clinic provide excellent healthcare. Costs on par with national averages.

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![Utilities in Scottsdale](/images/utilities.webp)

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## [Utilities](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/utilities)

Scottsdale, AZ

Summer AC bills can hit $300 to $500/month (June through September). Winter bills are much lower.

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![Taxes in Scottsdale](/images/taxes.webp)

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## [Taxes](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/taxes)

Scottsdale, AZ

No state income tax on the first $50K (married). Low property tax. No estate tax.

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## [Entertainment & Recreation](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/entertainment-recreation)

Scottsdale, AZ

Golf, hiking, and outdoor activities are abundant and affordable. Resort pool passes are common.

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## [Comparison to Other Cities](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/comparison-to-other-cities)

Scottsdale, AZ

More affordable than LA, San Francisco, and NYC but pricier than Phoenix, Tucson, and the Midwest.

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