Cost of Living in Arizona City, AZ

Population 8,681 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Arizona City a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $219,000.

Arizona City is about 30 miles south of San Tan Valley, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than San Tan Valley's $366,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 74

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Arizona City

The median home value in Arizona City is $219,400 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $973/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,519/year is 27% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Arizona City has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$219,400
28% below avg
Median Rent
$973/mo
26% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,400/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 79.3%
Renter-occupied 20.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$973
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,587/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.3 min
27% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.8%
Carpooled
12.8%
Walked
3.3%
Work from home
8.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$54,519
27% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,807
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.8%
Graduate degree 4.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.3
Male median age 46.7
Female median age 54

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
29.9%
Good air days/yr
709
Max AQI recorded
44
PM2.5 days
155
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Arizona City, AZ?

Arizona City has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Arizona City, AZ?

The median gross rent in Arizona City is $973 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Arizona City?

The median home value in Arizona City is $219,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Arizona City?

The median household income in Arizona City is $54,519 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Arizona City, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Arizona City is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Arizona City, AZ affordable?

Yes, Arizona City is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

Arizona City at a Glance

Population
8,681
Median Income
$54,519
Home Value
$219,400
Median Rent
$973/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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