salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,520 a year. That is $33 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 49 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tolleson?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tolleson
| Size | Tolleson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,162 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,469 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,358 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tolleson 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 Tolleson, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tolleson
Life in Tolleson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tolleson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $413 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $306,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tolleson, AZ?
Renting in Tolleson costs a median of about $1,713 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Tolleson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,520 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tolleson cheap or expensive?
Tolleson is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $64,307. It ranks 49th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tolleson?
The median homeowner in Tolleson pays $1,498 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Tolleson 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 Tolleson?
The median home value in Tolleson is $306,400, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,668 people live in Tolleson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.