Yuma, AZ Cost of Living


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Yuma cost of living score
91
Less expensive
9.0% lower
than the US average
14.5% lower
than the Arizona average
Yuma, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.0% lower than the U.S. average and 14.5% lower than the average for Arizona.

Yuma, AZ

Housing costs in Yuma?
A typical home costs $279,400, which is 17.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.4% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Yuma costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Yuma?
To live comfortably in Yuma, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Yuma?
Yuma provides you with an attractive option for cost-effective living situated somewhere inside of Arizona's Yuma County boasting plenty of features without adversely impacting pocketbooks too heavily. Median housing values come in around $147K and renting normally arrives close by approximately half that amount each month depending upon desired amenities - much lower compared to other parts of the Copper State such as Somerton or Wellton located slightly deeper down south. Grocery stores also hover just below US levels due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax equates out unaltered at 8.1%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYumaArizonaUnited States
  91.0106.4100.0
  94.696.1100
  136.397.3100.0
  75.2119.7100.0
  $279,400$407,400$338,100
  102.4%102.7%100.0%
  78.4107.0100.0
  89.093.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 6 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 6 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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