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.

1

Tucson

89.3

Rent: $1,235/mo · Homes: $299,700 · Income: $60,483

2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.7%

2

Mesa

113.5

Rent: $1,708/mo · Homes: $440,800 · Income: $85,580

2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.3%

3

Phoenix

114.4

Rent: $1,712/mo · Homes: $454,900 · Income: $85,246

2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.6%

4

Tempe

118.4

Rent: $1,818/mo · Homes: $488,600 · Income: $78,044

2.5% flat · Sales tax: 8.1%

5

Chandler

125.2

Rent: $2,000/mo · Homes: $546,800 · Income: $110,284

2.5% flat · Sales tax: 7.8%

6

Scottsdale

146.1

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.