salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most homes (84.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $121,920 a year. That is $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 92 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Anthem?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Anthem
| Size | Anthem | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,055 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,012 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,492 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,284 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Anthem overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Anthem, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Anthem
Life in Anthem
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Anthem?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $906 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $569,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Anthem, AZ?
Renting in Anthem costs a median of about $3,048 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Anthem?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $121,920 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Anthem cheap or expensive?
Anthem is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $130,081. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Anthem?
The median homeowner in Anthem pays $3,184 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Anthem more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Anthem?
The median home value in Anthem is $569,900, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
22,584 people live in Anthem. Numbers are typical (middle) values.