Cost of Living in Clifton, AZ
Population 3,845 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Buyers in Clifton can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $66,000 against $84,457 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 110 miles northeast of Tucson, Clifton is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 73% lower than Tucson's $242,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Clifton
The median home value in Clifton is $66,000 — 78% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $592/month, 55% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,457/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 81.4°F and lows of 51.4°F. Overall, Clifton has a cost of living index of 31 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 69% less expensive.
Clifton has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 61 | 66 | 73 | 82 | 91 | 101 | 100 | 98 | 93 | 83 | 70 | 60 |
| Low °F | 34 | 37 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 52 | 41 | 34 |
| Precip" | 0.71 | 0.62 | 0.47 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 1.33 | 1.28 | 0.88 | 0.72 | 0.52 | 0.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Clifton, AZ?
Clifton has a cost index of 31 (100 = national average). It is 69% below the national average.
What is average rent in Clifton, AZ?
The median gross rent in Clifton is $592 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Clifton?
The median home value in Clifton is $66,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Clifton?
The median household income in Clifton is $84,457 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Clifton, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Clifton is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Clifton, AZ affordable?
Yes, Clifton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 31 — about 69% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Clifton?
Clifton has average high temperatures of 81.4°F and average lows of 51.4°F. Annual precipitation is 8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Clifton at a Glance
- Population
- 3,845
- Median Income
- $84,457
- Home Value
- $66,000
- Median Rent
- $592/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 81.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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