Cost of Living in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Population 4,103 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Pinetop-Lakeside a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $332,000.
Pinetop-Lakeside lies roughly 115 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Mesa — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Mesa's $364,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Pinetop-Lakeside
The median home value in Pinetop-Lakeside is $332,200 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,115/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,207/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, 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, Pinetop-Lakeside has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
Pinetop-Lakeside has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.
What is average rent in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
The median gross rent in Pinetop-Lakeside is $1,115 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Pinetop-Lakeside?
The median home value in Pinetop-Lakeside is $332,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Pinetop-Lakeside?
The median household income in Pinetop-Lakeside is $52,207 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pinetop-Lakeside is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ affordable?
Pinetop-Lakeside is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).
Pinetop-Lakeside at a Glance
- Population
- 4,103
- Median Income
- $52,207
- Home Value
- $332,200
- Median Rent
- $1,115/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.0%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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