Maricopa, AZ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Maricopa, Arizona?
$5,910 / month
for a family, 9.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $70,920 for the year for a family.
$6,000 / month
for a single person, 25.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $72,000 for the year for a single person.

Maricopa cost of living score
102
More expensive
2.0% higher
than the US average
4.1% lower
than the Arizona average
Maricopa, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.0% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% higher than the average for Arizona.

Maricopa, AZ

Housing costs in Maricopa?
A typical home costs $370,500, which is 9.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.1% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Maricopa costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.2% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Maricopa?
To live comfortably in Maricopa, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $70,920 for a family, and $72,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Maricopa?
Maricopa, AZ has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Arizona while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMaricopaArizonaUnited States
    Unlock106.4100.0
  96.3  Unlock100.0
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  106.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$407,400$338,100
  105.7  Unlock100.0
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  93.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I can safely say that Central Arizona is a fast growing area alongside Buckeye in the West. As East Valley prices are spiraling out of control currently and has become  More

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I have recently visited Maricopa City to visit some of my family that were priced out of the East Valley Area. I can say that Maricopa City has things people are used to  More

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As someone who used to visit my Aunt out in Maricopa for days on end and play with my cousins back in the day, it was a sleepy town with not much retail, not much  More

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