Cost of Living in Willcox, AZ
Population 3,236 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $40,750, median household incomes in Willcox land roughly 45% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 13.0% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Located 60 miles east of Tucson, Willcox is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Tucson's $242,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Willcox
The median home value in Willcox is $155,000 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $885/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,750/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.0%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 81.4°F and lows of 51.4°F. Overall, Willcox has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.
Willcox has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 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
⚡ Utilities
📋 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 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 82 | 91 | 101 | 100 | 98 | 93 | 83 | 70 | 60 |
| Low °F | 34 | 37 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 52 | 41 | 34 |
| Precip" | 0.71 | 0.62 | 0.47 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 1.33 | 1.28 | 0.88 | 0.72 | 0.52 | 0.85 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Willcox, AZ?
Willcox has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.
What is average rent in Willcox, AZ?
The median gross rent in Willcox is $885 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Willcox?
The median home value in Willcox is $155,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Willcox?
The median household income in Willcox is $40,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Willcox, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Willcox is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Willcox, AZ affordable?
Yes, Willcox is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Willcox?
Willcox has average high temperatures of 81.4°F and average lows of 51.4°F. Annual precipitation is 8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Willcox at a Glance
- Population
- 3,236
- Median Income
- $40,750
- Home Value
- $155,000
- Median Rent
- $885/mo
- Unemployment
- 13.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 81.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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