The Most Affordable Cities in Arizona (2026)
Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.
Rent: $1,235/mo · Homes: $299,700 · Income: $60,483
2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.7%
Rent: $1,708/mo · Homes: $440,800 · Income: $85,580
2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.3%
Rent: $1,712/mo · Homes: $454,900 · Income: $85,246
2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.6%
Rent: $1,818/mo · Homes: $488,600 · Income: $78,044
2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.1%
Rent: $2,000/mo · Homes: $546,800 · Income: $110,284
2.5% flat · Sales tax: 7.8%
Rent: $2,117/mo · Homes: $856,700 · Income: $104,893
2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.05%
Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.