Cost of Living in Coolidge, AZ
Population 15,300 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Coolidge a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $203,000. A poverty rate near 22% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Located 15 miles south of San Tan Valley, Coolidge falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 44% lower than San Tan Valley's $366,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Coolidge
The median home value in Coolidge is $203,100 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,150/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,161/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 15.3%, 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, Coolidge has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.
🏠 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
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Coolidge, AZ?
Coolidge has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.
What is average rent in Coolidge, AZ?
The median gross rent in Coolidge is $1,150 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Coolidge?
The median home value in Coolidge is $203,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Coolidge?
The median household income in Coolidge is $57,161 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Coolidge, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Coolidge is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Coolidge, AZ affordable?
Yes, Coolidge is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.
Coolidge at a Glance
- Population
- 15,300
- Median Income
- $57,161
- Home Value
- $203,100
- Median Rent
- $1,150/mo
- Unemployment
- 15.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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