salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,200 a year. That is $16 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 5 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Benson?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Benson
| Size | Benson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $714 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $744 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $807 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $952 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Benson 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 Benson, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Benson
Life in Benson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Benson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $203 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $148,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Benson, AZ?
Renting in Benson costs a median of about $830 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Benson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,200 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Benson cheap or expensive?
Benson is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $53,220. It ranks 5th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Benson?
The median homeowner in Benson pays $996 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Benson 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 Benson?
The median home value in Benson is $148,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,417 people live in Benson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.