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
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Florida or Arizona for Retirement in 2 years
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Cost of living here increases here : r/phoenix
Supply has stayed pretty flat, demand has skyrocketed, that drives up prices. Only solutions are to increase supply or somehow convince people ......
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Arizona vs Nevada : r/relocating
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