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Is Williamson, AZ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,22130% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,416about $8,035/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$732,300120% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (92.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,840 a year. That is $23 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 24 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Williamson?

Under $25k
11.0%
$25k–50k
15.5%
$50k–100k
37.8%
$100k–150k
20.0%
$150k+
14.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williamson

SizeWilliamsonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,121$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,271$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Williamson

🏛️ Property tax$3,358a year · 0.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$158a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williamson

Commute to work27.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree48.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williamson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,860 a month less.

Renting
$1,221
Owning
$5,081

Owning assumes a typical $732,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,230 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williamson, AZ?

Renting in Williamson costs a median of about $1,221 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,840 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williamson cheap or expensive?

Williamson is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.2% of the typical household income of $96,416. It ranks 24th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williamson?

The median homeowner in Williamson pays $3,358 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.

Is Williamson 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 Williamson?

The median home value in Williamson is $732,300, about 7.6 times the typical yearly household income.

6,310 people live in Williamson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.