Cost of Living in Arizona
38 cities • 5,799,993 total population • 2026 Data
$81,238
Avg. Median Income
+5% vs national
$1,499
Avg. Median Rent
+11% vs national
$363,097
Avg. Home Value
+7% vs national
5.2%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Arizona has 38 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 5,799,993 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $81,238, which is 5% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,499 per month, and the average home value is $363,097. The largest city is Phoenix, while San Luis offers the lowest rent and Queen Creek has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Arizona
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis | $746 | $57,364 | $197,400 |
| 2 | Kingman | $990 | $60,418 | $242,700 |
| 3 | Apache Junction | $1,019 | $58,619 | $196,700 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $1,034 | $47,717 | $196,900 |
| 5 | Tucson | $1,079 | $54,546 | $242,200 |
Most Expensive Cities in Arizona
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Creek | $2,176 | $134,719 | $576,600 |
| 2 | Gilbert | $2,028 | $121,351 | $518,600 |
| 3 | Maricopa | $1,919 | $94,208 | $338,600 |
| 4 | Surprise | $1,917 | $93,371 | $396,000 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $1,910 | $107,372 | $709,900 |
Highest Income Cities in Arizona
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Creek | $134,719 | $2,176 | 66,369 |
| 2 | Gilbert | $121,351 | $2,028 | 271,118 |
| 3 | Catalina Foothills | $113,201 | $1,332 | 51,756 |
| 4 | Marana | $108,256 | $1,702 | 54,487 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $107,372 | $1,910 | 242,169 |
All Cities in Arizona
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,624,832 | $77,041 | $1,458 | $381,900 |
| Tucson | 543,348 | $54,546 | $1,079 | $242,200 |
| Mesa | 507,478 | $78,779 | $1,478 | $364,300 |
| Chandler | 278,123 | $103,691 | $1,806 | $469,800 |
| Gilbert | 271,118 | $121,351 | $2,028 | $518,600 |
| Glendale | 250,193 | $70,139 | $1,397 | $347,000 |
| Scottsdale | 242,169 | $107,372 | $1,910 | $709,900 |
| Peoria | 194,338 | $93,403 | $1,743 | $429,400 |
| Tempe | 186,419 | $77,643 | $1,623 | $421,900 |
| Surprise | 149,519 | $93,371 | $1,917 | $396,000 |
| San Tan Valley | 105,231 | $93,642 | $1,857 | $365,900 |
| Goodyear | 102,891 | $101,814 | $1,848 | $441,900 |
| Buckeye | 99,844 | $98,778 | $1,742 | $384,100 |
| Yuma | 98,461 | $62,546 | $1,085 | $209,100 |
| Avondale | 90,644 | $81,260 | $1,731 | $348,700 |
| Flagstaff | 76,333 | $68,041 | $1,555 | $503,400 |
| Casas Adobes | 70,770 | $81,041 | $1,516 | $311,100 |
| Queen Creek | 66,369 | $134,719 | $2,176 | $576,600 |
| Maricopa | 62,986 | $94,208 | $1,919 | $338,600 |
| Lake Havasu City | 58,037 | $66,264 | $1,269 | $411,500 |
| Casa Grande | 57,590 | $66,354 | $1,315 | $258,200 |
| Marana | 54,487 | $108,256 | $1,702 | $380,100 |
| Catalina Foothills | 51,756 | $113,201 | $1,332 | $604,100 |
| Prescott Valley | 48,048 | $70,793 | $1,471 | $376,300 |
| Oro Valley | 47,595 | $105,342 | $1,602 | $440,400 |
| Prescott | 46,744 | $69,151 | $1,304 | $528,500 |
| Sierra Vista | 45,203 | $69,783 | $1,110 | $239,000 |
| Bullhead City | 42,193 | $47,717 | $1,034 | $196,900 |
| Apache Junction | 39,746 | $58,619 | $1,019 | $196,700 |
| Sun City | 38,018 | $52,111 | $1,457 | $259,800 |
| San Luis | 35,998 | $57,364 | $746 | $197,400 |
| El Mirage | 35,823 | $74,764 | $1,682 | $282,000 |
| Sahuarita | 35,012 | $100,719 | $1,763 | $341,800 |
| Kingman | 33,850 | $60,418 | $990 | $242,700 |
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,227 | $57,583 | $1,178 | $175,500 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,636 | $75,152 | $1,285 | $233,300 |
| Sun City West | 27,003 | $63,792 | $1,658 | $350,500 |
| Florence | 25,961 | $76,259 | $1,163 | $322,600 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.