Phoenix, United States
+30% vs Phoenix avgScottsdale (Old Town) is the most expensive area in Phoenix, with a cost of living index of 76.6 — that is +30% compared to the Phoenix average. Only the top 2 of 30 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,885/month, compared to a range of $1,015 in Avondale to $2,030 in Paradise Valley.
For a typical resident of Scottsdale (Old Town), housing takes up roughly 55% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $75,400 before tax.
Salaries in Scottsdale (Old Town) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 76.6:
After tax and deductions of 23.5% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $75,400 would be roughly $57,681/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $57,450 salary in Scottsdale (Old Town), Phoenix (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Scottsdale (Old Town) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $57,450 |
| London | GBP | £49,441 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 287,467 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley | 82.5 | 1.40x | +40% |
| Biltmore | 75.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Arcadia | 73.6 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Scottsdale (North) | 71.9 | 1.22x | +22% |
| North Scottsdale | 69.5 | 1.18x | +18% |
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Yes, Scottsdale (Old Town) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix. It costs about +30% more than the city average, ranking #2 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Scottsdale (Old Town) is significantly above the Phoenix average. With a multiplier of 1.30x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +30% compared to the city baseline.