salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (77.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,040 a year. That is $41 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 73 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Goodyear?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Goodyear
| Size | Goodyear | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,812 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,239 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,515 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Goodyear 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 Goodyear, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Goodyear
Life in Goodyear
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Goodyear?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,144 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $471,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Goodyear, AZ?
Renting in Goodyear costs a median of about $2,126 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Goodyear?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,040 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Goodyear cheap or expensive?
Goodyear is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $111,430. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Goodyear?
The median homeowner in Goodyear pays $2,551 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is Goodyear 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 Goodyear?
The median home value in Goodyear is $471,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
107,645 people live in Goodyear. Numbers are typical (middle) values.