Cost of Living in Williamson, AZ

Population 6,112 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

166
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Williamson's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $703,000 for a typical home, 130% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $89,083 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Williamson is about 65 miles north of Peoria, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 64% higher than Peoria's $429,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 230
Rent 70

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Williamson

The median home value in Williamson is $703,000 — 130% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $919/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,083/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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, Williamson has a cost of living index of 166 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 66% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$703,000
130% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$99,346
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$919/mo
30% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
63.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 94.7%
Renter-occupied 5.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$919
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,533/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.0 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
31.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.2%
Carpooled
4.3%
Work from home
31.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$89,083
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,879
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Labor Force Participation
32.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.4%
Graduate degree 18.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 65.9
Male median age 69
Female median age 64.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
81.9%
Good air days/yr
87
Max AQI recorded
7
PM2.5 days
357
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Williamson, AZ?

Williamson has a cost index of 166 (100 = national average). It is 66% above the national average.

What is average rent in Williamson, AZ?

The median gross rent in Williamson is $919 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Williamson?

The median home value in Williamson is $703,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Williamson?

The median household income in Williamson is $89,083 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Williamson, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Williamson is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Williamson, AZ affordable?

Williamson is above average in cost of living, with an index of 166 — about 66% higher than the national average.

Williamson at a Glance

Population
6,112
Median Income
$89,083
Home Value
$703,000
Median Rent
$919/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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