Cost of Living in Guadalupe, AZ

Population 5,293 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

70
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Guadalupe a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $234,000. 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 <5 miles southwest of Tempe, Guadalupe falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Tempe's $422,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77
Rent 60

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

About the Cost of Living in Guadalupe

The median home value in Guadalupe is $233,500 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $783/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,507/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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, Guadalupe has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,500
23% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$364,117
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$783/mo
40% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.9x
Favors renting
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 58.4%
Renter-occupied 41.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$783
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,397/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
22.1 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.5%
Carpooled
15.1%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
7.1%
Work from home
6.0%

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
$58,507
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,954
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
44% below avg
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.0%
Graduate degree 4.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.3
Male median age 32.1
Female median age 33

💨 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 Guadalupe, AZ?

Guadalupe has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in Guadalupe, AZ?

The median gross rent in Guadalupe is $783 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Guadalupe?

The median home value in Guadalupe is $233,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Guadalupe?

The median household income in Guadalupe is $58,507 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Guadalupe, AZ?

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

Is Guadalupe, AZ affordable?

Yes, Guadalupe is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.

Guadalupe at a Glance

Population
5,293
Median Income
$58,507
Home Value
$233,500
Median Rent
$783/mo
Unemployment
2.7%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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