salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,400 a year. That is $23 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 22 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bullhead City?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bullhead City
| Size | Bullhead City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $826 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $964 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,151 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,431 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,902 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bullhead 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 Bullhead City, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bullhead City
Life in Bullhead City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bullhead City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $283 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $211,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bullhead City, AZ?
Renting in Bullhead City costs a median of about $1,185 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Bullhead City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,400 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bullhead City cheap or expensive?
Bullhead City is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $54,525. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bullhead City?
The median homeowner in Bullhead City pays $1,036 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Bullhead 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 Bullhead City?
The median home value in Bullhead City is $211,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
42,496 people live in Bullhead City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.