2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 440 cities in Arizona.
Average median home value across Arizona cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Arizona.
COL index 97.8 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Arizona.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Valley | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 2 | Carefree | 160.2 | Very Expensive | $1,066,600 | N/A |
| 3 | Fort Valley CDP | 148.7 | Very Expensive | $913,600 | N/A |
| 4 | Cave Creek | 139.5 | Very Expensive | $791,900 | N/A |
| 5 | Freedom Acres CDP | 136.4 | Very Expensive | $750,000 | N/A |
| 6 | Rio Verde CDP | 134.7 | Very Expensive | $728,300 | N/A |
| 7 | Scottsdale | 133.4 | Very Expensive | $709,900 | N/A |
| 8 | Sedona | 133.3 | Very Expensive | $708,400 | N/A |
| 9 | Williamson CDP | 132.8 | Very Expensive | $703,000 | N/A |
| 10 | Citrus Park CDP | 129.6 | Very Expensive | $659,700 | N/A |
| 11 | Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) CDP | 129.2 | Very Expensive | $654,000 | N/A |
| 12 | Catalina Foothills CDP | 125.4 | Very Expensive | $604,100 | N/A |
| 13 | New River CDP | 125.4 | Very Expensive | $603,700 | N/A |
| 14 | Queen Creek | 123.3 | Very Expensive | $576,600 | N/A |
| 15 | Fountain Hills | 123.2 | Very Expensive | $575,200 | N/A |
| 16 | Tanque Verde CDP | 123.1 | Very Expensive | $573,000 | N/A |
| 17 | Timberline-Fernwood CDP | 123.0 | Very Expensive | $572,100 | N/A |
| 18 | Parks CDP | 122.3 | Very Expensive | $562,900 | N/A |
| 19 | Doney Park CDP | 121.3 | Very Expensive | $549,500 | N/A |
| 20 | Litchfield Park | 121.2 | Very Expensive | $547,700 | N/A |
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RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources