Cost of Living in Quartzsite, AZ

With a cost of living index of 60, Quartzsite, AZ is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 29% below the Arizona state average of 89. Quartzsite is a small community of 1,805 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Quartzsite's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $682 (48% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $72,800 (76% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Quartzsite is $24,359, which is 68% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 34% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.