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Cost of Living in Goodyear, AZ

Population 102,891 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Goodyear lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $442,000 — 45% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Arizona.

Cost Overview

Housing 145
Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Goodyear

The median home value in Goodyear is $441,900 — 45% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,848/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,814/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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, Goodyear has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$441,900
45% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$469,120
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,848/mo
41% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,767/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
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 78.0%
Renter-occupied 22.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,848
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,462/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
32.1 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.8%
Carpooled
7.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
19.7%

⚡ 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
$101,814
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,852
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.2%
Graduate degree 13.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 40
Female median age 41.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 72 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
183
Max AQI recorded
91
PM2.5 days
193
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Goodyear, AZ?

Goodyear has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Goodyear, AZ?

The median gross rent in Goodyear is $1,848 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Goodyear?

The median home value in Goodyear is $441,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Goodyear?

The median household income in Goodyear is $101,814 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Goodyear, AZ?

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

Is Goodyear, AZ affordable?

Goodyear is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

Goodyear at a Glance

Population
102,891
Median Income
$101,814
Home Value
$441,900
Median Rent
$1,848/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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