El Mirage, AZ Cost of Living


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El Mirage cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
El Mirage, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

El Mirage, AZ

Housing costs in El Mirage?
A typical home costs $340,800, which is 0.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.3% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in El Mirage costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford El Mirage?
To live comfortably in El Mirage, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $65,160 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about El Mirage?
The cost of living in El Mirage, AZ is quite affordable. According to Best Places, the cost of living index for the city is 86.8—nearly 14 points lower than the average for Arizona as a whole. This makes El Mirage an excellent choice for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life. The median home value in El Mirage is just over $141,000, and the average rent is around $1,100 per month—both notably lower than other parts of the state. Furthermore, utilities and groceries are also cheaper in El Mirage than many other places, making it an ideal place for those on a budget or looking to save money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEl MirageArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  96.296.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  97.9119.7100.0
  $340,800$407,400$338,100
  105.6%102.7%100.0%
  121.2107.0100.0
  105.693.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Hi I found a $70,000 foreclosure house in El Mirage. Is it worth  More

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Over 15 years ago

Affordable and still close to  More

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Over 15 years ago

City-Data.com says that El Mirage Az is 68.8 hispanic ( i.e.mexican) and your site says it is 66% white. Both sites sites claim to have census stats and yet they also  More

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