Cost of Living in Avenue B and C, AZ

Population 3,831 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Avenue B and C's median household income of $40,554 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (25% here). Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 24.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Avenue B and C lies roughly 135 miles east of the nearest major metro, El Cajon. El Cajon's typical home runs $633,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 56

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

About the Cost of Living in Avenue B and C

Median rent runs $733/month, 44% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,554/year is 46% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 24.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. The climate averages highs of 88.1°F and lows of 63.8°F. Overall, Avenue B and C has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Rent
$733/mo
44% below avg
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 43.4%
Renter-occupied 56.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$733
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,347/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
28.6 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.4%
Carpooled
7.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
3.1%

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
$40,554
46% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,664
Unemployment Rate
24.4%
408% above avg
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 0.5%
Graduate degree 1.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.8
Male median age 28.2
Female median age 33.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
88.1°F
Avg Low
63.8°F
Annual Precip
3.3"
Annual Snowfall
0"
40° 58° 75° 93° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 7073808694103107106101907868
Low °F 485055606775838378665447
Precip" 0.390.380.390.140.060.010.240.200.680.130.230.43

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.9%
Good air days/yr
519
Max AQI recorded
72
PM2.5 days
213
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Avenue B and C, AZ?

Avenue B and C has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Avenue B and C, AZ?

The median gross rent in Avenue B and C is $733 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Avenue B and C?

The median household income in Avenue B and C is $40,554 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Avenue B and C, AZ?

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

Is Avenue B and C, AZ affordable?

Yes, Avenue B and C is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Avenue B and C?

Avenue B and C has average high temperatures of 88.1°F and average lows of 63.8°F. Annual precipitation is 3.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.