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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
9%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
33%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Sahuarita Arizona National
Cost of living114101100
Goods & Services109104100
Groceries105102100
Health care9094100
Housing13397100
Transportation108106100
Utilities10295100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Sahuarita, AZ

Understanding the cost of living in Sahuarita can help future residents assess whether their current financial situation aligns with the expenses they will encounter. It enables them to plan for potential changes in their budget and lifestyle. The Sahuarita cost of living index is 114, which is 14% higher than the national average. The cost of living index is calculated by taking into account multiple categories, which encompass both the cost of everyday expenditures and larger expenses as well.

Housing costs are a major factor in the Sahuarita cost of living index, and they often eat up a big chunk of your take-home pay. Unfortunately, in this area, housing expenses for both homeownership and rentals were 32.6% higher than what's typical in an average city. That includes the prices of homes and rents, as well as mortgage rates and insurance.

Is Sahuarita Affordable?

Is Sahuarita affordable? It's a key consideration when pondering a move, as affordability often shapes your choices. The cost of living index (we discussed it earlier), coupled with housing costs and income levels, serves as the cornerstone for determining a location's affordability. Take Sahuarita, for instance, where the median home price falls 28.5% higher than the national average, and monthly rent rates are 42.3% higher than usual. Additionally, median income levels contribute to the equation, with Sahuarita flaunting a median household income of $85,247, 54.1% higher than the national norm.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Sahuarita?

Healthcare: Healthcare expenditures and insurance premium rates can vary significantly, contingent upon the particular city or state. Factors such as the accessibility of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket expenses for doctor's appointments, dental care charges, prescription medication costs, and expenses related to specialized medical care can all have an impact on the overall cost of living. In Sahuarita, healthcare costs are 10.2% lower than the national average.

Housing: High demand for housing in desirable locations can drive up property prices and rental rates. This can be a primary contributor to a higher cost of living. While low demand for housing, especially in undesirable locations, can have the reverse effect and drive prices down, resulting in a lower cost of living. The housing index in Sahuarita, is 32.6% higher than the national average.

Subsidies: Some cities and states may extend government subsidies or aid programs aimed at reducing the cost of living for their residents. These initiatives encompass diverse forms of support, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farm subsidies. Regions with limited subsidy provisions may witness an increase in their overall cost of living.

Where is the Data From?

The Sahuarita cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. Published on a quarterly basis, it compiles data from more than 300 independent researchers, encompassing over 60 goods and services. These items have been meticulously selected to represent various consumer expenditure categories, in 6 categories. Weightings assigned to cost differentials draw from government survey data tracking spending patterns among professional and executive households. While the C2ER index excludes data on sales or income tax rates, AreaVibes incorporates tax rates into the overall cost of living score for each region.

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sahuarita is 13% higher than the Arizona average
  • The cost of living in Sahuarita is 14% higher than the national average
  • Sahuarita housing is 33% higher than the national average
  • Arizona general sales tax is 10% higher than the national average
  • Arizona state income tax is 4% lower than the national average

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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Owners$90,744$7,562$2,117$2,723
          Renters$58,516$4,876$1,365$1,756
          The affordability of the housing market in Sahuarita, AZ as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Sahuarita homeowners, the median income is $90,744. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,117 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $58,516. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,365 for their rent related monthly costs.

          Arizona Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Arizona 5.6% 10.725%

          Arizona Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Arizona 2.5% 2.5%

          Goods & Services

          Item Sahuarita National avg. Difference
          Haircut $29.15$24.2620.2%
          Beauty Salon $45.06$45.561.1%
          Toothpaste $3.64$3.701.8%
          Shampoo $1.33$1.284.1%
          Movie $12.36$12.131.9%
          Bowling $13.68$18.0024.0%

          Groceries

          Item Sahuarita National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $6.07$5.844.0%
          Fried Chicken $1.41$1.5710.3%
          Milk $4.75$4.671.7%
          Potatoes $4.58$4.937.1%
          Pizza $12.52$12.093.6%
          Beer $11.13$10.416.9%

          Health Care

          Item Sahuarita National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $116.73$125.687.1%
          Doctor $125.31$135.787.7%
          Dentist $101.61$113.2910.3%
          Ibuprofen $11.03$10.653.6%
          Lipitor $370.51$468.6020.9%

          Housing

          Item Sahuarita National avg. Difference
          Home Price $237,300.00$184,700.0028.5%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,328.25$2,346.690.8%
          Apartment Rent $1,350.00$949.0042.3%

          Transportation

          Item Sahuarita National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $4.05$3.4617.0%
          Tire Balancing $52.24$59.9212.8%

          Utilities

          Item Sahuarita National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $198.69$193.992.4%
          Phone $193.20$192.250.5%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.