salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way. Most homes (78.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,640 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arizona. It is number 45 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arizona City?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arizona City
| Size | Arizona City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,013 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,172 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arizona City 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 Arizona City, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Arizona City
Life in Arizona City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arizona City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $53 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $244,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arizona City, AZ?
Renting in Arizona City costs a median of about $1,641 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Arizona City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,640 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arizona City cheap or expensive?
Arizona City is rated OK: rent takes 27.5% of the typical household income of $71,634. It ranks 45th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arizona City?
The median homeowner in Arizona City pays $944 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.
Is Arizona City 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 Arizona City?
The median home value in Arizona City is $244,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
9,543 people live in Arizona City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.