Cost of living in Arizona
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
Prices in Arizona are 0.7% above the national average — a Regional Price Parity of 100.7 (U.S. = 100), making it the #17 most expensive of 51 states and DC. Compare Arizona with any other state below, including the effect of taxes.
- Texas vs Arizona prices
- 3.6% cheaper
- Take-home in Arizona at $75,000
- $60,120$5,010 / month
- Take-home you'd need in Texas
- $57,958$4,830 / month
- Take-home in Texas at the same $75,000
- $61,593$5,133 / month
- Same salary: change in real take-home
- +6.3%+$3,634 a year in Arizona buying power
Equivalent after tax = the gross pay in Texas whose take-home, adjusted for Texas prices, buys what your Arizona take-home buys today. Statewide averages — big metros (and rent) vary a lot within a state.
How to compare Arizona with another state
- Enter your salary — the calculator starts with Arizona as your current state.
- Pick the state you're comparing with (moving to Arizona? press ⇄ to swap).
- Read the salary with equal buying power after taxes, and the "same salary" change in your real take-home.
Arizona prices by category
| Category | Arizona | vs U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.7 | +0.7% |
| Goods | 95.4 | −4.6% |
| Housing (rent) | 106.8 | +6.8% |
| Utilities | 92.3 | −7.7% |
| Other services | 102.8 | +2.8% |
Rents in Arizona are close to the national average. The overall price level fell 0.1% relative to the nation versus 2023 (100.7). Housing covers rent and the rental value of owner-occupied homes; "other services" includes health care, dining out, transportation and education.
Take-home pay in Arizona, adjusted for prices
| Salary | Taxes | Take-home | Real take-home | U.S.-average equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $8,493 | $41,508 | $41,228 | $49,664 |
| $75,000 | $14,880 | $60,120 | $59,716 | $74,496 |
| $100,000 | $22,918 | $77,083 | $76,564 | $99,328 |
At $75,000, Arizona ranks #31 of 51 for real take-home pay, after both taxes and prices. Full paycheck details: Arizona paycheck calculator.
What $75,000 in Arizona equals in other states
Prices = price level relative to Arizona. "Salary (after tax)" is what you'd need to earn there, single filer, to live like you do on $75,000 in Arizona once both prices and state taxes are counted.
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | +10.0% | $82,482 | $88,774 |
| Nevada | −0.7% | $74,480 | $72,314 |
| Utah | −1.8% | $73,649 | $75,849 |
| New Mexico | −8.4% | $68,694 | $68,651 |
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | −13.6% | $64,764 | $64,250 |
| Mississippi | −13.6% | $64,776 | $64,195 |
| Iowa | −12.8% | $65,379 | $64,763 |
| Oklahoma | −12.7% | $65,439 | $65,564 |
| Hawaii | +9.2% | $81,909 | $88,310 |
| Washington, DC | +9.2% | $81,871 | $87,184 |
| New Jersey | +8.1% | $81,055 | $85,186 |
| Texas | −3.6% | $72,303 | $69,834 |
| Florida | +2.7% | $77,039 | $75,230 |
| New York | +7.2% | $80,396 | $85,325 |
Moving from Arizona to a cheaper state? The "after taxes too" column folds in state income tax, so a no-tax state can beat a cheaper state with a high income tax. Statewide averages hide large metro differences — check local rents before you move.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State, 2024 (table SARPP, released February 19, 2026, bea.gov). Take-home pay: our 2026 federal, FICA and state income-tax engine, single filer, no pre-tax deductions; local income taxes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arizona expensive to live in?
Arizona has a price level of 100.7 (U.S. = 100), so living costs are 0.7% above the national average. It ranks #35 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive (BEA 2024).
How much do you need to make to live in Arizona?
To match the buying power of a $75,000 salary at national-average prices, you need about $75,508 in Arizona before taxes. After Arizona taxes, $75,000 takes home $60,120 — worth $59,716 at U.S.-average prices, #31 of 51 states.
How much more expensive is rent in Arizona?
Arizona's housing price level is 106.8, meaning rents are 6.8% above the national average. Goods are 95.4 and utilities 92.3.
Which neighboring state is cheapest?
New Mexico (price level 92.2, −8.4% vs Arizona). A $75,000 Arizona salary is equivalent to $68,651 there after taxes.
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