salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,400 a year. That is $22 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 21 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Douglas?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Douglas
| Size | Douglas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $549 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $601 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $819 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $925 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Douglas overall?
Everyday prices in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Douglas
Life in Douglas
What jobs pay in Douglas
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $152,710 | 9.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $138,120 | 10.1% |
| Lawyer | $119,990 | 11.6% |
| Software Developer | $115,890 | 12.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,070 | 12.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,420 | 15.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $85,380 | 16.3% |
| Operations Manager | $78,740 | 17.7% |
| Accountant | $75,780 | 18.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $69,640 | 20.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,690 | 22.6% |
| Police Officer | $60,110 | 23.2% |
| Electrician | $57,960 | 24.0% |
| Plumber | $55,690 | 25.0% |
| Firefighter | $53,530 | 26.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,080 | 28.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,980 | 29.0% |
| Truck Driver | $46,250 | 30.1% |
| Carpenter | $43,910 | 31.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $42,890 | 32.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,260 | 35.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,120 | 37.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,100 | 37.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,380 | 39.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,020 | 40.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,140 | 42.0% |
| Cashier | $31,570 | 44.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Douglas?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $66 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $157,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Douglas, AZ?
Renting in Douglas costs a median of about $1,160 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Douglas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,400 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Douglas cheap or expensive?
Douglas is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $45,317. It ranks 21st cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Douglas?
The median homeowner in Douglas pays $904 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Douglas more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Douglas?
The median home value in Douglas is $157,700, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
15,981 people live in Douglas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.