Benson, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 84.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 15.2 percent lower than the U.S. average and 20.3 percent lower than the average for Arizona.
A typical home costs $214,300, which is 36.6 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.4 percent less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benson costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5 percent cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.4 percent cheaper than the state average of $1,550.
To live comfortably in Benson, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Benson is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Benson, Arizona is more expensive.
Benson cost of living is 84.8