salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way. Most homes (90.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,040 a year. That is $47 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 84 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Queen Creek?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Queen Creek
| Size | Queen Creek | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,654 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,931 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,023 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,452 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,596 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Queen Creek
Life in Queen Creek
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Queen Creek?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,958 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $635,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Queen Creek, AZ?
Renting in Queen Creek costs a median of about $2,451 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Queen Creek?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,040 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Queen Creek cheap or expensive?
Queen Creek is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $153,123. It ranks 84th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Queen Creek?
The median homeowner in Queen Creek pays $2,754 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.
Is Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?
The median home value in Queen Creek is $635,400, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
71,867 people live in Queen Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.