Cost of Living in Whitecone, AZ

With a cost of living index of 70, Whitecone, AZ is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 30% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the Arizona state average of 89. Whitecone is a small community of 942 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Whitecone's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $842 (36% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $130,900 (57% below 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 Whitecone is $28,500, which is 62% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 35% 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.