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Is New Kingman-Butler, AZ expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 36 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30725% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$44,163about $3,680/month · 49% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$118,90064% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 69% 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 $52,280 a year. That is $25 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 30 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

New Kingman-Butler
$1,307
Sun Lakes
$2,940
Sierra Vista Southeast
$1,251
Chino Valley
$1,888
Somerton
$950
Valencia West
$1,962
Gold Canyon
$1,635

How much do households earn in New Kingman-Butler?

Under $25k
25.4%
$25k–50k
33.5%
$50k–100k
29.2%
$100k–150k
3.7%
$150k+
2.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 5.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in New Kingman-Butler

SizeNew Kingman-ButlerU.S. average
2 bedrooms$913$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,175$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,270$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is New Kingman-Butler 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 New Kingman-Butler, so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in New Kingman-Butler

🏛️ Property tax$563a year · 0.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$119a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in New Kingman-Butler

Commute to work20.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree8.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Kingman-Butler?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $482 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,307
Owning
$825

Owning assumes a typical $118,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,890 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in New Kingman-Butler, AZ?

Renting in New Kingman-Butler costs a median of about $1,307 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in New Kingman-Butler?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,280 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is New Kingman-Butler cheap or expensive?

New Kingman-Butler is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.5% of the typical household income of $44,163. It ranks 30th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in New Kingman-Butler?

The median homeowner in New Kingman-Butler pays $563 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.

Is New Kingman-Butler 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 New Kingman-Butler?

The median home value in New Kingman-Butler is $118,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

13,993 people live in New Kingman-Butler. Numbers are typical (middle) values.