Cost of Living in Arizona
Cost of Living in Arizona | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 18% higher |
Utilities (Monthly) | 4% lower |
Food | 0% |
Healthcare | 5% lower |
Transportation | 4% higher |
Goods & Services | 2% higher |
The cost of living in Arizona is 6% higher than the national average. Housing is 18% higher than the national average, while utilities are 4% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 2% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 2% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 5% lower in Arizona compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 2% higher.
The Cost of Living in Arizona Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Lake Havasu City, AZ | 18% higher | 24% higher |
Gilbert, AZ | 9% higher | 15% higher |
Scottsdale, AZ | 7% higher | 13% higher |
Tucson, AZ | 2% lower | 4% higher |
Phoenix, AZ | 3% lower | 2% higher |
Surprise, AZ | 5% lower | 0% |
Bullhead City, AZ | 13% lower | 8% lower |
Sierra Vista, AZ | 14% lower | 9% lower |