salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,720 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 46 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Flowing Wells?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Flowing Wells
| Size | Flowing Wells | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,015 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $978 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $995 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,584 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Flowing Wells 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 Flowing Wells, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Flowing Wells
Life in Flowing Wells
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Flowing Wells?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,358 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $41,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $4,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Flowing Wells, AZ?
Renting in Flowing Wells costs a median of about $1,643 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Flowing Wells?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,720 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Flowing Wells cheap or expensive?
Flowing Wells is rated Expensive: rent takes 46.0% of the typical household income of $42,896. It ranks 46th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Flowing Wells?
The median homeowner in Flowing Wells pays $677 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Flowing Wells 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 Flowing Wells?
The median home value in Flowing Wells is $41,100, about 1.0 times the typical yearly household income.
16,559 people live in Flowing Wells. Numbers are typical (middle) values.