Central, AZ Cost of Living


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Central cost of living score
84.7
Less expensive
15.3% lower
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Arizona average
Central, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.3% lower than the U.S. average and 20.4% lower than the average for Arizona.

Central, AZ

Housing costs in Central?
A typical home costs $186,700, which is 44.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.2% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Central costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 49.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Central?
To live comfortably in Central, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $35,640 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Central?
The cost of living in Central, AZ is quite affordable compared to many other parts of the country. The median home value in the city is just over $170,000, and it’s possible to find homes for less than that. Rent prices are also reasonable, with a one-bedroom apartment averaging around $710 per month. Groceries, healthcare, and transportation costs are all fairly low as well, making Central an attractive destination for those looking to save money while still enjoying a great quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCentralArizonaUnited States
  84.7106.4100.0
  97.896.1100
  105.897.3100.0
  110.1119.7100.0
  $186,700$407,400$338,100
  105.3%102.7%100.0%
  73.7107.0100.0
  77.193.7100.0

   100=National Average

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