salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,880 a year. That is $43 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 78 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in El Mirage?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in El Mirage
| Size | El Mirage | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,844 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $916 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,905 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,952 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,893 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is El Mirage 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 El Mirage, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in El Mirage
Life in El Mirage
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in El Mirage?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $13 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $321,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in El Mirage, AZ?
Renting in El Mirage costs a median of about $2,247 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in El Mirage?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,880 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is El Mirage cheap or expensive?
El Mirage is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $84,177. It ranks 78th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in El Mirage?
The median homeowner in El Mirage pays $1,079 a year in property taxes, about 0.34% of the median home value.
Is El Mirage 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 El Mirage?
The median home value in El Mirage is $321,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
36,088 people live in El Mirage. Numbers are typical (middle) values.