Cost of Living in Santa Cruz County, AZ

Modeled annual cost: $43,096.

Median family income: $61,151.

Affordability Snapshot

AZ County Median

$50,343

State Rank

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

Median Income

$61,151

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Santa Cruz County, AZ.

$14,563 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,096

Per year

  • Transport:$14,563
  • Housing:$9,168
  • Taxes:$7,344
  • Healthcare:$4,730
  • Other Costs:$3,900
  • Food:$3,392
  • Childcare:$0

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

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Cost of Living in Santa Cruz County, AZ (2026)