Safford, AZ vs St. Johns, AZ

St. Johns is moderately more affordable than Safford, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Safford scores 79 compared to 75 for St. Johns, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Safford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Safford is $976/month compared to $881/month in St. Johns — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johns is more affordable at $180,900 median vs $191,600.

Median household income in Safford is $65,727 compared to $128,920 in St. Johns (-49%). St. Johns offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Safford spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.2% in St. Johns.