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Is Golden Valley, AZ expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20231% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$45,928about $3,827/month · 47% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$176,00047% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Most homes (92%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,080 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 23 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Golden Valley
$1,202
Winslow
$1,298
Wickenburg
$1,290
Tuba City
$919
Picture Rocks
$1,018
Arizona City
$1,641
Corona de Tucson
$2,346

How much do households earn in Golden Valley?

Under $25k
32.8%
$25k–50k
22.5%
$50k–100k
30.7%
$100k–150k
4.8%
$150k+
3.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Golden Valley overall?

Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
95
Utilities
92
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Golden Valley, so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Golden Valley

🏛️ Property tax$658a year · 0.37% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Golden Valley

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree4.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Golden Valley?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $19 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,202
Owning
$1,221

Owning assumes a typical $176,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,600 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Golden Valley, AZ?

Renting in Golden Valley costs a median of about $1,202 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in Golden Valley?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,080 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Golden Valley cheap or expensive?

Golden Valley is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.4% of the typical household income of $45,928. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Golden Valley?

The median homeowner in Golden Valley pays $658 a year in property taxes, about 0.37% of the median home value.

Is Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley?

The median home value in Golden Valley is $176,000, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,567 people live in Golden Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.