Regional Price Parity, all items
100.7
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Housing price parity (rents)
106.8
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Utilities price parity
92.3
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Goods price parity
95.4
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Healthcare cost index
96
Regular gasoline price
$5.73 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Cost of living index
102.2
U.S. avg = 100
Housing cost index
107
Historical data
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Cost of living index
2010–2024102.2▲ 5%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Cost of Living Index
Composite cost index.
Regional Price Parity, all items
100.7
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Rank
18th most expensive
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–2024100.7▼ 2%
BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 100.7 | 100 |
Housing Costs
Housing component of the index.
Housing price parity (rents)
106.8
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–2024106.8▲ 3%
BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 106.8 | 100 |
Utility Costs
Energy and utility spending.
Utilities price parity
92.3
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Electricity price per kWh (Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale)
$0.164 per kWh
2024 · BLS Average Price Data
Summer cooling
High demand
Utilities price parity
2008–202492.3▼ 4%
BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale)
2018–2024$0.164▲ 17%
BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APUS48A72610).
| Indicator | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 92.3 | 100 |
Food Costs
Grocery spending.
Goods price parity
95.4
2024 · BEA Regional Price Parities
Goods price parity
2008–202495.4▼ 7%
BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
| Indicator | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 95.4 | 100 |
Healthcare Costs
Medical spending.
Healthcare cost index
96
| Indicator | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare cost index | 96 | 100 |
Transportation Costs
Cost of getting around.
Regular gasoline price
$5.73 per gallon
Week of 2026-10-05 · U.S. EIA weekly retail price
Regular gasoline price
1993–2025$4.09▲ 250%
U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, West Coast region (PADD 5), annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_R50_DPG).
| Indicator | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $5.73 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |
More figures
Utilities index
102
Food & groceries index
100
Healthcare index
96
Transportation index
107
Avg. electricity bill
$142 /mo
Summer cooling load