Cost of Living · Arizona
Most Affordable Counties in Arizona 2026
Ranked by housing affordability including median rent and home values.
Top 10 — Cost of Living in Arizona
Score reflects cost of living only — not overall county quality.
All Arizona Counties — Cost of Living Rankings
15 counties ranked by cost of living score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Cost of Living Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apache County, AZ | 96.8 | 51 |
| 2 | Greenlee County, AZ | 96.3 | 69.1 |
| 3 | La Paz County, AZ | 81.8 | 36.4 |
| 4 | Navajo County, AZ | 73.8 | 39.7 |
| 5 | Gila County, AZ | 48.5 | 35.4 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz County, AZ | 47.5 | 39.4 |
| 7 | Cochise County, AZ | 46.8 | 40.2 |
| 8 | Graham County, AZ | 41.8 | 48.7 |
| 9 | Yuma County, AZ | 41 | 35.7 |
| 10 | Mohave County, AZ | 39.8 | 33.2 |
| 11 | Coconino County, AZ | 21.2 | 35.5 |
| 12 | Yavapai County, AZ | 21.1 | 40.9 |
| 13 | Pima County, AZ | 19.1 | 27.5 |
| 14 | Pinal County, AZ | 13.1 | 37.8 |
| 15 | Maricopa County, AZ | 7.3 | 32.8 |