Catalina, AZ vs Star Valley, AZ

Star Valley is moderately more affordable than Catalina, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Catalina scores 92 compared to 88 for Star Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Catalina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Catalina has a median rent of $1,108/month while Star Valley comes in at $966/month, a 15% difference.

Median household income in Catalina is $79,092 compared to $66,075 in Star Valley (+19.7%). While Catalina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Catalina spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Star Valley.