Cost of Living in Casa Grande, AZ

Population 57,590 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

91
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Casa Grande's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $66,354 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. At 6.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Casa Grande sits roughly 20 miles southwest of San Tan Valley — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than San Tan Valley's $366,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 85
Rent 100

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

About the Cost of Living in Casa Grande

The median home value in Casa Grande is $258,200 — 15% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,315/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,354/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, 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%. Overall, Casa Grande has a cost of living index of 91 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$258,200
15% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$318,148
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
0% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,543/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
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 70.8%
Renter-occupied 29.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,315
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,929/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
25.6 min
5% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.7%
Carpooled
10.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
10.0%

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
$66,354
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,928
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
32% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.3%
Graduate degree 7.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 34.9
Female median age 40.1

💨 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 Casa Grande, AZ?

Casa Grande has a cost index of 91 (100 = national average). It is 9% below the national average.

What is average rent in Casa Grande, AZ?

The median gross rent in Casa Grande is $1,315 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Casa Grande?

The median home value in Casa Grande is $258,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Casa Grande?

The median household income in Casa Grande is $66,354 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Casa Grande, AZ?

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

Is Casa Grande, AZ affordable?

Casa Grande is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 91 (100 = US average).

Casa Grande at a Glance

Population
57,590
Median Income
$66,354
Home Value
$258,200
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
Unemployment
6.4%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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