Douglas, AZ vs San Luis, AZ

Douglas is moderately more affordable than San Luis, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Douglas scores 65 compared to 70 for San Luis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of San Luis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Douglas is $755/month compared to $746/month in San Luis — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while San Luis has cheaper rent, Douglas actually has lower median home values ($138,200 vs $197,400).

Median household income in Douglas is $39,350 compared to $57,364 in San Luis (-31.4%). While San Luis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Douglas spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in San Luis.