Anthem, AZ vs Sedona, AZ

Sedona is moderately more affordable than Anthem, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Anthem scores 147 compared to 135 for Sedona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Anthem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anthem is $2,258/month compared to $1,421/month in Sedona — a 59% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sedona has cheaper rent, Anthem actually has lower median home values ($516,200 vs $708,400).

Median household income in Anthem is $117,846 compared to $67,374 in Sedona (+74.9%). While Anthem is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anthem spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Sedona.