Cost of Living in Vail, AZ
Population 15,722 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Vail a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $368,000. An unemployment rate of 2.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Vail sits roughly 14 miles southeast of Tucson — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 52% higher than Tucson's $242,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Vail
The median home value in Vail is $367,500 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,854/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,385/year is 63% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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, Vail has a cost of living index of 129 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Vail, AZ?
Vail has a cost index of 129 (100 = national average). It is 29% above the national average.
What is average rent in Vail, AZ?
The median gross rent in Vail is $1,854 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Vail?
The median home value in Vail is $367,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Vail?
The median household income in Vail is $121,385 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Vail, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Vail is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Vail, AZ affordable?
Vail is above average in cost of living, with an index of 129 — about 29% higher than the national average.
Vail at a Glance
- Population
- 15,722
- Median Income
- $121,385
- Home Value
- $367,500
- Median Rent
- $1,854/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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