Prescott, AZ vs San Tan Valley, AZ

Prescott is moderately more affordable than San Tan Valley, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Prescott scores 116 compared to 123 for San Tan Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of San Tan Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Prescott is $1,304/month compared to $1,857/month in San Tan Valley — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Prescott has cheaper rent, San Tan Valley actually has lower median home values ($365,900 vs $528,500).

Median household income in Prescott is $69,151 compared to $93,642 in San Tan Valley (-26.2%). While San Tan Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Prescott spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in San Tan Valley.