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Is Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8244% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,227about $7,269/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$741,100123% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,960 a year. That is $35 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 53 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)
$1,824
Williamson
$1,221
Avra Valley
$701
Snowflake
$1,431
Doney Park
$1,285
Catalina
$1,406
Litchfield Park
$2,038

How much do households earn in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)?

Under $25k
7.5%
$25k–50k
20.9%
$50k–100k
33.2%
$100k–150k
14.9%
$150k+
16.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)

SizeVillage of Oak Creek (Big Park)U.S. average
Studio$3,500+$1,338
1 bedroom$1,638$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,823$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,005$1,698

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

How expensive is Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) 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 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)

🏛️ Property tax$3,505a year · 0.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)

Commute to work21.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree51.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,318 a month less.

Renting
$1,824
Owning
$5,142

Owning assumes a typical $741,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ?

Renting in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) costs a median of about $1,824 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,960 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) cheap or expensive?

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) is rated OK: rent takes 25.1% of the typical household income of $87,227. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)?

The median homeowner in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) pays $3,505 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.

Is Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) 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 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)?

The median home value in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) is $741,100, about 8.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,356 people live in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park). Numbers are typical (middle) values.