Cottonwood, AZ Cost of Living


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Cottonwood cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
7.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Cottonwood, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 7.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Cottonwood, AZ

Housing costs in Cottonwood?
A typical home costs $368,400, which is 9.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.6% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cottonwood costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Cottonwood?
To live comfortably in Cottonwood, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $70,560 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cottonwood?
The cost of living in Cottonwood, AZ is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home value in Cottonwood is $216,600 which is almost 20% lower than the US average. Additionally, residents spend an average of 15.2% less on food than other areas of the country. Cost of transportation and utilities are also lower than the national averages. All these factors combined make Cottonwood a great place for people looking for a more affordable lifestyle than what they can find elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCottonwoodArizonaUnited States
  114.1106.4100.0
  96.996.1100
  129.597.3100.0
  107.4119.7100.0
  $368,400$407,400$338,100
  104.3%102.7%100.0%
  91.2107.0100.0
  90.293.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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