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Is Somerton, AZ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$95046% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,825about $6,652/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$232,60030% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all 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 $38,000 a year. That is $18 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 9 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Somerton
$950
Valencia West
$1,962
Sierra Vista Southeast
$1,251
New Kingman-Butler
$1,307
Sun Lakes
$2,940
Chino Valley
$1,888
Fort Mohave
$1,071

How much do households earn in Somerton?

Under $25k
19.6%
$25k–50k
22.1%
$50k–100k
44.4%
$100k–150k
9.8%
$150k+
2.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Somerton

SizeSomertonU.S. average
Studio$1,009$1,338
1 bedroom$549$1,324
2 bedrooms$851$1,509
3 bedrooms$928$1,698

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

How expensive is Somerton 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 Somerton, so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Somerton

🏛️ Property tax$1,304a year · 0.56% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Somerton

Commute to work22.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Somerton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $664 a month less.

Renting
$950
Owning
$1,614

Owning assumes a typical $232,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Somerton, AZ?

Renting in Somerton costs a median of about $950 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in Somerton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,000 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Somerton cheap or expensive?

Somerton is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $79,825. It ranks 9th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Somerton?

The median homeowner in Somerton pays $1,304 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.

Is Somerton 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 Somerton?

The median home value in Somerton is $232,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

14,574 people live in Somerton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.