Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
4% cheaper
Scottsdale is 4% more affordable than Naples. A $75,000 salary in Naples is equivalent to $72,070 in Scottsdale.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Naples has a housing index of 180 while Scottsdale sits at 162 (national average = 100). The median home in Naples costs $520,000 compared to $580,000 in Scottsdale, a difference of $60,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,100 in Naples versus $2,000 in Scottsdale.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Naples scores 106 while Scottsdale scores 103.
Healthcare costs in Naples (98) are higher than Scottsdale (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Naples is $72,178 compared to $92,298 in Scottsdale. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Scottsdale.
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