Cost of Living in Maricopa County, AZ

Modeled annual cost: $57,458.

Median family income: $100,929.

Affordability Snapshot

AZ County Median

$50,343

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in AZ out of 15See Arizona county rankings

Median Income

$100,929

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Maricopa County, AZ.

$18,475 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$57,458

Per year

  • Housing:$18,475
  • Transport:$12,126
  • Taxes:$10,881
  • Other Costs:$7,018
  • Healthcare:$4,826
  • Food:$4,131
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Santa Cruz County, AZ
$43,096
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$44,420
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$45,749
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$47,253
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$48,173

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