Cost of Living in Williams, AZ
Population 3,322 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Williams a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $458,000.
Williams lies roughly 100 miles north of the nearest major metro, Peoria — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Peoria's $429,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Williams
The median home value in Williams is $457,500 — 50% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,122/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,183/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, 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, Williams has a cost of living index of 124 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% more expensive.
Williams 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:
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💰 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 Williams, AZ?
Williams has a cost index of 124 (100 = national average). It is 24% above the national average.
What is average rent in Williams, AZ?
The median gross rent in Williams is $1,122 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Williams?
The median home value in Williams is $457,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Williams?
The median household income in Williams is $66,183 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Williams, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Williams is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Williams, AZ affordable?
Williams is above average in cost of living, with an index of 124 — about 24% higher than the national average.
Williams at a Glance
- Population
- 3,322
- Median Income
- $66,183
- Home Value
- $457,500
- Median Rent
- $1,122/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.1%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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