Sierra Vista, AZ Cost of Living


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Sierra Vista cost of living score
84.8
Less expensive
15.2% lower
than the US average
20.3% lower
than the Arizona average
Sierra Vista, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.2% lower than the U.S. average and 20.3% lower than the average for Arizona.

Sierra Vista, AZ

Housing costs in Sierra Vista?
A typical home costs $261,800, which is 22.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.7% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sierra Vista costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Sierra Vista?
To live comfortably in Sierra Vista, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $50,040 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, AZ is known for being an affordable place to live. The cost of living is 10% lower than the national average, making it a great place for those looking to stretch their budget. Housing in particular is very affordable, with the median home value hovering around $130,000 and rental prices at about half the national average. Groceries and utilities are also reasonably priced. Transportation costs are relatively low in Sierra Vista, as there is convenient access to public transportation and excellent biking options. All of these factors make Sierra Vista a great option for people looking for a manageable cost of living without sacrificing amenities or quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSierra VistaArizonaUnited States
  84.8106.4100.0
  95.496.1100
  106.297.3100.0
  78.9119.7100.0
  $261,800$407,400$338,100
  102.2%102.7%100.0%
  77.2107.0100.0
  90.293.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 2 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 2 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  More

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