What is the cost of living in Douglas, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Douglas has an overall cost of living index of 88, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Douglas has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Douglas ranks as #5 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Douglas ranks as the #86 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Douglas Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Douglas. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Douglas is 99.
The Groceries index in Douglas is 101.
The Health index in Douglas is 60.
The Housing index in Douglas is 103.
The Transportation index in Douglas is 111.
The Utilities index in Douglas is 105.
| Living Expense | Douglas | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 60 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 |
Douglas Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Douglas, AZ Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arizona, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Douglas is $173,569.
The Median Rent in Douglas is $772.
The Median Income in Douglas is $42,019.
The Home Value To Income in Douglas is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Douglas is 0.22x.
Douglas, AZ Costs By Category
Detailed Douglas Services costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Douglas Groceries costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Douglas Health costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Douglas Transportation costs vs. Arizona
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Douglas
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Douglas. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sierra Vista, AZ has a cost of living index of 102, 1.2x Douglas.
Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ has a cost of living index of 100, 1.1x Douglas.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Douglas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 45,155 | 102 | 1.2x |
| Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ | 14,330 | 100 | 1.1x |
