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Cost of Living in Arizona

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Arizona (AZ).

79.02%
Expense Difficulty
1.61%
Behind on Rent
8.61%
Uninsured
52.5%
Employed
24.78%
AI Usage
$1,356
Median Rent
49.3%
Cost-Burdened Renters
3.9%
Unemployment Rate

Arizona vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty1.4 pts better
AZ: 79.02%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind7.0 pts better
AZ: 1.61%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured0.9 pts worse
AZ: 8.61%
US: 7.67%
Employed4.4 pts worse
AZ: 52.5%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage~ average
AZ: 24.78%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Arizona reflect the Mountain division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.