salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,240 a year. That is $42 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 75 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vail?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vail
| Size | Vail | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,016 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vail 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 Vail, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vail
Life in Vail
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vail?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $696 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $414,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vail, AZ?
Renting in Vail costs a median of about $2,181 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Vail?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,240 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vail cheap or expensive?
Vail is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $141,180. It ranks 75th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vail?
The median homeowner in Vail pays $2,943 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Vail 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 Vail?
The median home value in Vail is $414,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
16,315 people live in Vail. Numbers are typical (middle) values.