Cost of Living in Litchfield Park, AZ

Population 6,871 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

176
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Litchfield Park sits on the smaller end of the Arizona city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Litchfield Park sits roughly 10 miles west of Glendale. Median home values run roughly 58% higher than Glendale's $347,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 180
Rent 170

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

About the Cost of Living in Litchfield Park

The median home value in Litchfield Park is $547,700 — 80% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,230/month, 70% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $124,973/year is 68% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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, Litchfield Park has a cost of living index of 176 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 76% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$547,700
80% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$528,339
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,230/mo
70% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,076/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.5x
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 84.7%
Renter-occupied 15.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,230
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,844/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
28.3 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
27.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.7%
Carpooled
1.7%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
27.4%

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
$124,973
68% above avg
Per Capita Income
$59,255
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.1%
Graduate degree 22.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.8
Male median age 46.3
Female median age 52

💨 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 Litchfield Park, AZ?

Litchfield Park has a cost index of 176 (100 = national average). It is 76% above the national average.

What is average rent in Litchfield Park, AZ?

The median gross rent in Litchfield Park is $2,230 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Litchfield Park?

The median home value in Litchfield Park is $547,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Litchfield Park?

The median household income in Litchfield Park is $124,973 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Litchfield Park, AZ?

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

Is Litchfield Park, AZ affordable?

Litchfield Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 176 — about 76% higher than the national average.

Litchfield Park at a Glance

Population
6,871
Median Income
$124,973
Home Value
$547,700
Median Rent
$2,230/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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