Zip 85379 (Surprise, AZ) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Surprise, Arizona?
$6,840 / month
for a family, 26.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $82,080 for the year for a family.
$5,000 / month
for a single person, 4.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $60,000 for the year for a single person.

Surprise cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Surprise (zip 85379), 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 85379 (Surprise, AZ)

Housing costs in Surprise?
A typical home costs $428,100, which is 26.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.1% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Surprise costs $1,780 per month, which is 14.8% more than the national average of $1,550 and 2.2% more than the state average of $1,740.

Can I afford Surprise?
To live comfortably in Surprise (zip 85379), Arizona, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Surprise?
The cost of living in 85379 Surprise, AZ is relatively affordable. The median household income is just above the national average of $59,039, yet the cost of housing is almost 25% lower than the national average. Renting a home in Surprise averages about $1,000 per month while purchasing a home costs an average of $193,500 with a mortgage rate averaging 3.75%. Additionally, utilities are also more affordable than the national average with electricity costing 8% less and gas costing 13% less. Overall, 85379 Surprise, AZ provides a comfortable and affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSurpriseArizonaUnited States
    Unlock106.4100.0
  97.4  Unlock100.0
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  125.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$407,400$338,100
  105.6  Unlock100.0
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  105.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

I've been living in Surprise for 2 years now and I like it, not love it. There are many pluses to living here such as the cost of living, it's very cheap (groceries,  More

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