Retiring in Scottsdale, Arizona

Overview

Golf-course living with warm winters, at a price.

Home Price

Homes in Scottsdale typically range from $335k to $604k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Scottsdale's cost of living index is 104.7 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 105°F and winter daytime temperatures around 67°F, with low humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 73/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Scottsdale scores a safety index of 87.3/100 and a political stability score of 8.7/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 21 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Hiking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Museums
• Professional sports
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Brutal summer heat
• Higher cost of living