Cost of Living in Taylor, AZ

With a cost of living index of 83, Taylor, AZ is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Arizona state average of 89. Taylor is a small community of 4,091 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Taylor's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $857 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $289,600 (5% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Taylor is $69,945, which is 7% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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.