Home › AZ › Prescott Valley, AZ Cost of living in Prescott Valley, AZ Livability score 67 · cost-of-living index 95.6 (US = 100)
How Prescott Valley compares Where Prescott Valley falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 96 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 96 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $350k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $350k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $200 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $200 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 8.4% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 8.4% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.47% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.47% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 430 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 430 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 15.5 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 15.5 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 104° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 104° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 41° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 41° Map of Prescott Valley Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 95.6 metro-area #98 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 96.8 metro-area #114 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.44 metro-area #97 of 200 Median household income $62,430 metro-area #160 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $34,148 metro-area #183 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 55.0 years metro-area #200 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 29.6% metro-area #140 of 200 Foreign-born residents 6.5% metro-area #137 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 73.5% metro-area #18 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 4.91% metro-area #85 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +3.0% metro-area #121 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $350,000 metro-area #102 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 5.6× metro-area #145 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +3.0% metro-area #47 of 200 Price per square foot $200 metro-area #111 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,750 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,874 metro-area #145 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 1,923 Median days on market 34 metro-area #165 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.5% state #65 of 200 Combined sales tax 8.38% state #135 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 2.50% Capital gains tax 2.50% state #45 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.47% metro-area #10 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,671 metro-area #45 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 76.4 years metro-area #104 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,300 state #17 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 16.1% metro-area #180 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 55 metro-area #179 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $12,500 state #128 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $260 state #171 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 1.68% of value (~$470/yr) state #165 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in Phoenix and Tucson metro areas DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 24 min metro-area #86 of 200 Commute by driving alone 72.4% metro-area #67 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 27.4% metro-area #56 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 15.5¢/kWh state #61 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $139 state #61 of 200 Gasoline $3.60/gal state #159 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $54 state #48 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $106 state #109 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $77 state #67 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,800 state #100 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,900 state #86 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: wildfire — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 93.7 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #133 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $550 state #7 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 42 metro-area #57 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 4,000 metro-area #196 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 94% state #64 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 1,200 metro-area #20 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 37 metro-area #113 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 1 metro-area #105 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 104°F metro-area #198 of 200 Avg winter low 41°F metro-area #43 of 200 Annual precipitation 7.2" metro-area #4 of 200 Annual snowfall 0.0" metro-area #1 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 85% metro-area #1 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 9a Frost window 02-10 → 12-15
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 430 state #111 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,600 state #157 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Prescott Valley Major public and private employers in the Prescott Valley, AZ area.
Employer Sector Jobs Yavapai Regional Medical Center Healthcare Search → Humboldt Unified School District Education Search → M I Windows and Doors Manufacturing Search → Lockheed Martin Flight Service Center Aerospace/Defense Careers → Prescott Newspapers Other Search →
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