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Cost of Living in Blue Ridge, AZ

Population: 1,037 | Arizona

107
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Blue Ridge is 7% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
138
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Blue Ridge, AZ: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 107, Blue Ridge, AZ is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 18% above the Arizona state average of 89. Blue Ridge is a small community of 1,037 residents.

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $78,598, which is 5% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Blue Ridge. The area sees an average annual temperature of 57°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 41°F. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches spread over roughly 62 days.

Everyday prices in the Flagstaff, 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
$78,598
vs US Median ($75,149)
+5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$422,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$839/mo

Everyday Prices in Blue Ridge

BLS Average Prices for the Flagstaff, 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
-15% vs US

Climate in Blue Ridge

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

57°F
Avg Temperature
19.8"
Rainfall / Year
62d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 56 59 65 72 80 90 93 91 86 76 64 55
Avg °F 41 43 48 54 61 71 76 75 69 58 48 40
Low °F 26 28 32 36 43 51 60 59 52 41 31 26
Rain" 2.3 2.3 1.9 0.8 0.5 0.2 2.8 2.6 1.5 1.3 1.5 2.1

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