Cost of Living in Winslow, AZ

Population 8,831 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Winslow is a smaller Arizona community of around 9000 residents, where median household incomes of $53,114 and housing costs ($143,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 10.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 115 miles northeast of Scottsdale, Winslow is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 80% lower than Scottsdale's $710,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 47
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in Winslow

The median home value in Winslow is $143,200 — 53% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $929/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,114/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.5%, 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 72.5°F and lows of 40.8°F. Overall, Winslow has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$143,200
53% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$195,525
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$929/mo
29% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,675/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
Favors buying
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 53.4%
Renter-occupied 46.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$929
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,543/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
17.7 min
34% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.4%
Carpooled
13.1%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
7.5%

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
$53,114
29% below avg
Per Capita Income
$19,946
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
118% above avg
Poverty Rate
28.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.0%
Graduate degree 3.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.7
Male median age 33.9
Female median age 33.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.5°F
Avg Low
40.8°F
Annual Precip
6.5"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 505665728192959286746049
Low °F 222632384655646354402922
Precip" 0.510.420.490.250.300.140.891.160.870.510.480.50

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
79.7%
Good air days/yr
84
Max AQI recorded
2
PM2.5 days
357
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

49%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
2,428
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Winslow, AZ?

Winslow has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Winslow, AZ?

The median gross rent in Winslow is $929 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Winslow?

The median home value in Winslow is $143,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Winslow?

The median household income in Winslow is $53,114 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Winslow, AZ?

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

Is Winslow, AZ affordable?

Yes, Winslow is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Winslow?

Winslow has average high temperatures of 72.5°F and average lows of 40.8°F. Annual precipitation is 6.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Winslow at a Glance

Population
8,831
Median Income
$53,114
Home Value
$143,200
Median Rent
$929/mo
Unemployment
10.5%
Avg High Temp
72.5°F
Sales Tax
8.4%
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