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Moving to Arizona

Sun-belt sprawl, growing tech hubs, retirees love it.

WestCapital: PhoenixPop. 7.4M

Arizona has an overall price level 100.7 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
100.7
Housing index
106.8
Groceries index (modeled)
100.2
Utilities index (modeled)
100.1
Electricity rate
15.6 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
100.1
Median home value
$426,000
Median monthly rent
$1,416/mo

Sources: BLS LAUS 2026-04 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Arizona unemployment is 4.7% with median household income $81k.

Unemployment rate
4.7%
Median household income
$81,486
Per-capita income
$43,676
Labor-force participation
61.4%
Right-to-work state
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Member

Sources: FEMA NRI 2025 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Arizona: median home value $426,000.

Home value
$426,000
Rent
$1,416/mo
Homeownership rate
68.0%
FEMA NRI composite
84/100
Hurricane exposure
Low
Wildfire exposure
Elevated
Tornado risk
Low
Earthquake risk
Low

Arizona 4th-grade math proficiency: 33.8% at/above NAEP proficient.

4th-grade math proficiency
33.8%
Per-pupil spending
$9,458
Student–teacher ratio (est.)
16
Public 4-yr grad rate
66.0%
Notable universities
Public flagship + regional schools

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