salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.6 minutes each way. Most homes (83.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,920 a year. That is $45 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 81 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maricopa?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maricopa
| Size | Maricopa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,589 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,063 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,292 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maricopa 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 Maricopa, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maricopa
Life in Maricopa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maricopa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $294 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $377,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maricopa, AZ?
Renting in Maricopa costs a median of about $2,323 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Maricopa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,920 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maricopa cheap or expensive?
Maricopa is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $103,958. It ranks 81st cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maricopa?
The median homeowner in Maricopa pays $2,200 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Maricopa 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 Maricopa?
The median home value in Maricopa is $377,200, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
67,163 people live in Maricopa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.