While the choice between Phoenix and Scottsdale can be challenging, these two Arizona cities are close and residents can enjoy the amenities both have to offer. Scottsdale comes with higher housing costs but a more exciting nightlife jobs while Phoenix offers a lower cost of living and amazing neighborhoods.

Which is warmer Scottsdale or Phoenix?

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations National Climactic Data Center, Arizona boasts 11 of the 20 hottest summer places in the U.S., based on data gathered 1980-2010 (the latest available). Other notable Arizona cities include No. 12 Scottsdale (90.4), No. 5 Phoenix (93.1), and the No.

Is Sedona or Scottsdale better?

Both are great but very different, but as RedRox has mentioned, Sedona is closer to Grand Canyon (Painted Desert is all over east of GC) and location of Sedona is superb. Nightlife is better in Scottsdale though.

Is Sedona or Scottsdale closer to Grand Canyon?

3) Sedona is a full 2 hours closer to the Grand Canyon. A day-trip to the Grand Canyon from Scottsdale is impractical to the point of not really being worth it, but it is doable from Sedona (about 2.5 hours each way).