Cost of Living in Casas Adobes, AZ

Population 70,770 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

107
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Casas Adobes's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $81,041 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Casas Adobes sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Tucson — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Tucson's $242,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 102
Rent 115

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

About the Cost of Living in Casas Adobes

The median home value in Casas Adobes is $311,100 — 2% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,516/month, 15% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,041/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Casas Adobes has a cost of living index of 107 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$311,100
2% above avg
Median Rent
$1,516/mo
15% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.1x
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 66.9%
Renter-occupied 33.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,516
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,130/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
26.5 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.0%
Carpooled
8.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
14.2%

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
$81,041
9% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,888
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.2%
Graduate degree 17.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.8
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 46.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
33.7%
Good air days/yr
147
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
179
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Casas Adobes, AZ?

Casas Adobes has a cost index of 107 (100 = national average). It is 7% above the national average.

What is average rent in Casas Adobes, AZ?

The median gross rent in Casas Adobes is $1,516 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Casas Adobes?

The median home value in Casas Adobes is $311,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Casas Adobes?

The median household income in Casas Adobes is $81,041 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Casas Adobes, AZ?

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

Is Casas Adobes, AZ affordable?

Casas Adobes is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 107 (100 = US average).

Casas Adobes at a Glance

Population
70,770
Median Income
$81,041
Home Value
$311,100
Median Rent
$1,516/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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