Cost of Living in Verde Village, AZ

With a cost of living index of 95, Verde Village, AZ is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Arizona state average of 89. Verde Village is a smaller community of 12,662 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Verde Village's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,154 (13% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $329,300 (8% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Verde Village is $71,352, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, 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.