Cost of Living in Picture Rocks, AZ
Population 9,665 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Picture Rocks a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $181,000.
Geographically, Picture Rocks is about 25 miles northwest of Tucson, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Tucson's $242,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Picture Rocks
The median home value in Picture Rocks is $181,200 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,301/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,745/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, 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, Picture Rocks has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Picture Rocks, AZ?
Picture Rocks has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.
What is average rent in Picture Rocks, AZ?
The median gross rent in Picture Rocks is $1,301 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Picture Rocks?
The median home value in Picture Rocks is $181,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Picture Rocks?
The median household income in Picture Rocks is $59,745 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Picture Rocks, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Picture Rocks is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Picture Rocks, AZ affordable?
Yes, Picture Rocks is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.
Picture Rocks at a Glance
- Population
- 9,665
- Median Income
- $59,745
- Home Value
- $181,200
- Median Rent
- $1,301/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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