Cost of Living in Yuma, AZ
Population 98,461 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Yuma lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $209,000 — 31% below the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Arizona. At 7.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Yuma lies roughly 135 miles west of the nearest major metro, Goodyear. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than Goodyear's $442,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Yuma
The median home value in Yuma is $209,100 — 31% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,085/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,546/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.5%, 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%. Overall, Yuma has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Yuma, AZ?
Yuma has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.
What is average rent in Yuma, AZ?
The median gross rent in Yuma is $1,085 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Yuma?
The median home value in Yuma is $209,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Yuma?
The median household income in Yuma is $62,546 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Yuma, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Yuma is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Yuma, AZ affordable?
Yes, Yuma is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.
Yuma at a Glance
- Population
- 98,461
- Median Income
- $62,546
- Home Value
- $209,100
- Median Rent
- $1,085/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.5%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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