What is the cost of living in Globe, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Globe has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Globe has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Globe ranks as #19 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Globe ranks as the #72 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Globe Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Globe. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Globe is 98.
The Groceries index in Globe is 100.
The Health index in Globe is 83.
The Housing index in Globe is 105.
The Transportation index in Globe is 111.
The Utilities index in Globe is 103.
| Living Expense | Globe | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Globe Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Globe, 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 Globe is $238,040.
The Median Rent in Globe is $858.
The Median Income in Globe is $69,170.
The Home Value To Income in Globe is 3.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Globe is 0.15x.
Globe, AZ Costs By Category
Detailed Globe Services costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Globe Groceries costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Globe Health costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Globe Transportation costs vs. Arizona
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Globe
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Globe. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
San Tan Valley, AZ has a cost of living index of 113, 1.2x Globe.
Apache Junction, AZ has a cost of living index of 92, 0.9x Globe.
Florence, AZ has a cost of living index of 104, 1.1x Globe.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 109,189 | 113 | 1.2x |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 41,058 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Florence, AZ | 25,570 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Gold Canyon, AZ | 13,107 | 117 | 1.2x |
