| Measure | ScottsdaleArizona, United States Remove Scottsdale |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 6.2 |
| Connector Score | 7.3 |
| Safety | 9.0 |
| Affordability | 4.2 |
| Transportation | 4.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 5.2 |
| Things to do | 6.9 |
| Food & dining | 6.6 |
| Places to stay | 6.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.0 |
| Family friendliness | 7.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 7.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $190 |
| Mid-range | $615 |
| Luxury | $663 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 123 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,950 |
| Median home price | $789,800 |
| Population | 243K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | — |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: often $250-600+ for mid-range and $500-… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.