Zip 85374 (Surprise, AZ) Cost of Living


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Surprise cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Surprise (zip 85374), Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Zip 85374 (Surprise, AZ)

Housing costs in Surprise?
A typical home costs $391,400, which is 15.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.9% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Surprise costs $1,830 per month, which is 18.1% more than the national average of $1,550 and 4.9% more than the state average of $1,740.

Can I afford Surprise?
To live comfortably in Surprise (zip 85374), Arizona, a minimum annual income of $74,880 for a family, and $61,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Surprise?
The cost of living in 85374 Surprise, AZ is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. The median home cost is $249,000, which is over 20% lower than the national average. Rent prices are also significantly lower compared to the national average; the median rent price for an apartment here is $1,100/month. Other costs such as groceries and transportation are also below the national averages. Overall, living in this area can be quite affordable for those who choose to move there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSurpriseArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  97.396.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  116.9119.7100.0
  $391,400$407,400$338,100
  105.6%102.7%100.0%
  98.1107.0100.0
  105.493.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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