Safford, AZ vs Taylor, AZ

Safford is moderately more affordable than Taylor, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Safford scores 79 compared to 83 for Taylor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylor 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 $857/month in Taylor — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Taylor has cheaper rent, Safford actually has lower median home values ($191,600 vs $289,600).

Median household income in Safford is $65,727 compared to $69,945 in Taylor (-6%). While Taylor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Safford spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Taylor.