Zip 86504 (Fort Defiance, AZ) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fort Defiance, Arizona?
$780 / month
for a family, 85.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $9,360 for the year for a family.
$2,300 / month
for a single person, 51.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,600 for the year for a single person.

Fort Defiance cost of living score
88.5
Less expensive
11.5% lower
than the US average
16.8% lower
than the Arizona average
Fort Defiance (zip 86504), Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average and 16.8% lower than the average for Arizona.

Zip 86504 (Fort Defiance, AZ)

Housing costs in Fort Defiance?
A typical home costs $48,800, which is 85.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 88.0% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Defiance costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 70.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Fort Defiance?
To live comfortably in Fort Defiance (zip 86504), Arizona, a minimum annual income of $9,360 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Defiance?
The cost of living in 86504 Fort Defiance, AZ is relatively low compared to larger cities and towns across the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Fort Defiance is 66.36, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that overall, prices in Fort Defiance are 34% lower than prices in other parts of the US. Rent and groceries tend to be the most expensive items for residents of Fort Defiance, but those costs are still much lower than other places in America. On average, rent is around $685 per month and groceries can average around $49 per week.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFort DefianceArizonaUnited States
    Unlock106.4100.0
  89.1  Unlock100.0
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  19.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$407,400$338,100
  100.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock107.0100.0
  84.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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