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Cost of Living in Cactus Flats, AZ

Population: 1,550 | Arizona

64
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Cactus Flats is 36% less expensive than the national average.

18
Housing
95
Home Values
96
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Cactus Flats, AZ: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 64, Cactus Flats, AZ is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 25% below the Arizona state average of 89. Cactus Flats is a small community of 1,550 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Cactus Flats's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $233 (82% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $288,600 (5% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Cactus Flats is $75,160, which is 0% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 4% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Cactus Flats. The area sees an average annual temperature of 66.4°F, with summers averaging 85°F and winters around 48°F. Annual rainfall totals 8 inches spread over roughly 48 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

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
$75,160
vs US Median ($75,149)
+0%

Housing

Median Rent
$233/mo
Median Home Value
$288,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$609/mo

Climate in Cactus Flats

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

66.4°F
Avg Temperature
8"
Rainfall / Year
48d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 61 66 73 82 91 101 100 98 93 83 70 60
Avg °F 47 51 58 65 74 83 86 85 79 68 56 47
Low °F 34 37 42 48 56 66 72 71 65 52 41 34
Rain" 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.3 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.9

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