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Cost of Living in Arivaca Junction, AZ

Population: 650 | Arizona

85
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Arivaca Junction is 15% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
49
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Arivaca Junction, AZ: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 85, Arivaca Junction, AZ is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 4% below the Arizona state average of 89. Arivaca Junction is a small community of 650 residents.

The median household income in Arivaca Junction is $66,250, which is 12% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Arivaca Junction. The area sees an average annual temperature of 64.8°F, with summers averaging 80°F and winters around 50°F. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches spread over roughly 63 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Tucson, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$66,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-12%

Housing

Median Home Value
$148,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$771/mo

Everyday Prices in Arivaca Junction

BLS Average Prices for the Tucson, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-17% vs US

Climate in Arivaca Junction

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

64.8°F
Avg Temperature
14.6"
Rainfall / Year
63d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 66 68 73 79 88 97 94 92 90 83 73 65
Avg °F 50 52 57 62 70 80 81 79 75 66 57 49
Low °F 34 36 40 44 52 62 67 66 61 50 40 34
Rain" 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.5 4.2 3.4 1.5 0.7 0.6 1.0

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