Rio Rico, AZ vs Winslow, AZ

Winslow is moderately more affordable than Rio Rico, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Rio Rico scores 83 compared to 72 for Winslow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rio Rico can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rio Rico is $1,049/month compared to $929/month in Winslow — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winslow is more affordable at $143,200 median vs $212,600.

Median household income in Rio Rico is $63,692 compared to $53,114 in Winslow (+19.9%). While Rio Rico is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rio Rico spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Winslow.