The City of Scottsdale is a premier community in Arizona with a distinguished history of economic vitality and prosperity. Scottsdale is a place where people from around the globe come to be a part of “the vibe.” People who locate in Scottsdale enjoy: • Higher quality of life with a lower cost of living in comparison to other major urban centers across the U.S. • Proximity and accessibility to major domestic and international markets via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Scottsdale Municipal Airport. • Scottsdale is an environmentally conscious community with a long history of open space preservation and financially sustainable municipal operations and facilities.