Cost of Living in Nogales, AZ
Population 19,753 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Household incomes in Nogales run well below national norms — a median of $40,745 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $173,000). At 14.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 55 miles south of Tucson, Nogales is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Tucson's $242,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Nogales
The median home value in Nogales is $172,800 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $691/month, 47% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,745/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 14.2%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 80.7°F and lows of 48.8°F. Overall, Nogales has a cost of living index of 55 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% 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
Commute Mode
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📋 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 | 66 | 68 | 73 | 79 | 88 | 97 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 83 | 73 | 65 |
| Low °F | 34 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 52 | 62 | 67 | 66 | 61 | 50 | 40 | 34 |
| Precip" | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.63 | 0.28 | 0.15 | 0.54 | 4.18 | 3.41 | 1.53 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 1.01 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Nogales, AZ?
Nogales has a cost index of 55 (100 = national average). It is 45% below the national average.
What is average rent in Nogales, AZ?
The median gross rent in Nogales is $691 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Nogales?
The median home value in Nogales is $172,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Nogales?
The median household income in Nogales is $40,745 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Nogales, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Nogales is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Nogales, AZ affordable?
Yes, Nogales is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 55 — about 45% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Nogales?
Nogales has average high temperatures of 80.7°F and average lows of 48.8°F. Annual precipitation is 14.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Nogales at a Glance
- Population
- 19,753
- Median Income
- $40,745
- Home Value
- $172,800
- Median Rent
- $691/mo
- Unemployment
- 14.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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