Have you been considering a move to the beautiful state of Arizona, but you aren’t sure where you want to settle down? When picking the best place to live, there are a lot of things that need to be considered in the move. From the activities the city has to offer as well as schools available for the kids. And, of course, one of those is the cost of living for the city you want to call home. Therefore, this is why we’ve compiled a list of some of the most affordable cities in Arizona.
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1) Mesa
Located in Maricopa County, Mesa is also the most populous city in the East Valley section of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. It is also the third-largest city in Arizona. The city is home to a wide variety of attractions, from the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs to several museums.
Population: 509,475
Median Household Income: $65,725
Median House Cost: $425,900
Median Rent For 2-Bedroom Apartment: $1,750
Cost Of Living Index: 108.4 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 106.4)
2) Glendale
Located in Maricopa County, Glendale is only nine miles northwest of Phoenix. The city is home to the State Farm Stadium where the Arizona Cardinals football team plays. There are also several yearly festivals put on each year as well as the well-known Arrowhead Towne Center Mall.
Population: 249,630
Median Household Income: $60,499
Median House Cost: $388,500
Median Rent For 2-Bedroom Apartment: $1,700
Cost Of Living Index: 107.5 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 106.4)
3) Yuma
Yuma is a city and the county seat of Yuma County. According to the Guinness World Records, Yuma holds the title of the “Sunniest City on Earth,” and because of the weather, the city is an agricultural hub growing 90% of all leafy vegetables in the United States from November to March.
Population: 97,093
Median Household Income: $48,790
Median House Cost: $279,400
Median Rent For 2-Bedroom Apartment: $1,150
Cost Of Living Index: 91.5 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 106.4)
4) Sierra Vista
A city in Cochise County, Sierra Vista is also the 27th most populous city in Arizona. Situated 75 miles southeast of Tucson, the city serves as the main commercial, cultural, as well as recreational hub of Cochise County. It is also home to the University of Arizona.
Population: 45,479
Median Household Income: $66,129
Median House Cost: $261,800
Median Rent For 2-Bedroom Apartment: $1,120
Cost Of Living Index: 88.9 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 106.4)
5) Golden Valley
An unincorporated area Of Mohave County, Golden Valley lies in the Sacramento Valley. The city offers a multitude of activities, including touring Historic Route 66. There are also several places for antiquing and outdoor recreation.
Population: 8,161
Median Household Income: $45,000
Median House Cost: $226,500
Median Rent For 2-Bedroom Apartment: $980
Cost Of Living Index: 89.9 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 106.4)
6) New Kingman-Butler
New Kingman-Butler is an unincorporated community in Mohave County as well as lies directly north of Kingman. There are also a wide variety of outdoor recreation options, like hiking and cycling. There’s also Historic Route 66 touring as well as several other types of museums and attractions in the city.
Population: 12,981
Median Household Income: $39,139
Median House Cost: $153,100
Median Rent For 2-Bedroom Apartment: $980
Cost Of Living Index: 86 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 106.4)
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