Sun Valley, AZ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sun Valley, Arizona?
$6,270 / month
for a family, 16.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $75,240 for the year for a family.
$2,667 / month
for a single person, 44.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,000 for the year for a single person.

Sun Valley cost of living score
97.9
Less expensive
2.1% lower
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Arizona average
Sun Valley, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.1% lower than the U.S. average and 8.0% lower than the average for Arizona.

Sun Valley, AZ

Housing costs in Sun Valley?
A typical home costs $391,900, which is 15.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.8% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sun Valley costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Sun Valley?
To live comfortably in Sun Valley, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $75,240 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sun Valley?
The cost of living in Sun Valley, AZ is relatively low when compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in Sun Valley is around $231,000, a fraction of what it might cost in major cities like New York or San Francisco. Additionally, grocery costs and other necessities are quite affordable in the area. Utility costs are also relatively low as Arizona is generally a sunny state with plenty of energy from the sun that can be harnessed for electricity. All these factors combined make life more affordable in Sun Valley relative to other cities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSun ValleyArizonaUnited States
    Unlock106.4100.0
  88.2  Unlock100.0
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  10.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$407,400$338,100
  106.7  Unlock100.0
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  79.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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