Prescott Valley, AZ vs San Tan Valley, AZ

Prescott Valley is moderately more affordable than San Tan Valley, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Prescott Valley scores 109 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 Valley is $1,471/month compared to $1,857/month in San Tan Valley — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Prescott Valley has cheaper rent, San Tan Valley actually has lower median home values ($365,900 vs $376,300).

Median household income in Prescott Valley is $70,793 compared to $93,642 in San Tan Valley (-24.4%). 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 Valley spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in San Tan Valley.