Arizona
R+5 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 102
2.5%
Income Tax
474
Violent Crime / 100K
76.3
Life Expectancy
$420K
Median Home
$1,150
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Flat 2.5% since 2023
Property Tax
~$2,142/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Near national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
Bottom 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Highly urban — big city feel
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
2.7/100K residents — Solid scene
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Phoenix and Tucson indie scenes; McDowell Mountain Music Festival
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
15-week ban effective 2022; 1864 near-total ban blocked
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
Sports betting launched 2021. Tribal casinos only — no commercial casinos. Strong horse racing tradition.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Shangri La Ranch (New River) · Mira Vista Resort (Tucson)
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+2.8% job growth · 3.7% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Below avg (-0.06 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Legal statewide; some cities restrict during drought/fire danger
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 65°F
Summer Heat
Extreme summer heat
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
10.2% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vets: property tax reduction
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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What Residents Say
How's the cost of living in Phoenix. : r/SameGrassButGreener
Income and property tax rates are great. 2.5% income and low property tax which beats Texas. Grocery wise I'm not entirely sure. Doesn't seem ......
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Cost of living here increases here : r/phoenix
I pay under $800 for my mortgage … property taxes has increased the payment over the years....
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Is the cost of living higher in Chicago or Phoenix?
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Is it better to live in CA, AZ, or TX? : r/relocating
Cost of living is considerably lower than CA, and it's a tax-free state, (tho your property taxes will bring you to tears.)...
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Phoenix area vs Seattle Area? : r/SameGrassButGreener
Generally, taxes are low. My house was recently tax assessed around 8-900k I think and my annual property tax is around 5-6k. 36-42k annually ......
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How is everyone here surviving with salaries so ...
I do not understand how the jobs pay like 70% of Arizona, and the cost of living is like 120% of Arizona. I'm not necessarily looking at Portland, but ......
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Florida or Arizona for Retirement in 2 years
In AZ, taxes are 2.5%, cost of living isn't too high, gas is lower ... Moving to a tax state means a $8k-$10k hit every year. We'd like ......
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AZ resident here...with cost of living and home buying ...
Small apartments can range anywhere from $600 to $1000. about $800-$990 and up for apartments. mill levy is usually 2.4 - 2.8%. Mesa areas are ......
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Canadian Family potentially relocating to Arizona - pros/cons
State taxes are very reasonable compared to other states in the US. Property taxes are pretty low overall but will be higher in Scottsdale/ ......
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California to Phoenix: How has your experience been?
I'm curious about how people who've moved from California to Phoenix have adjusted. For those who made the move, how has it been for you financially?...
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