Goodyear, AZ vs Sahuarita, AZ

Sahuarita is moderately more affordable than Goodyear, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Goodyear scores 129 compared to 115 for Sahuarita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodyear can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goodyear is $1,848/month compared to $1,763/month in Sahuarita — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sahuarita is more affordable at $341,800 median vs $441,900.

Median household income in Goodyear is $101,814 compared to $100,719 in Sahuarita (+1.1%). Goodyear does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Goodyear spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Sahuarita.