Gold Canyon, AZ Cost Of Living
Gold Canyon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Arizona
In America
What is the cost of living in Gold Canyon, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gold Canyon has an overall cost of living index of 113 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Arizona, Gold Canyon has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Arizona's index of 97.
The standard of living in Gold Canyon ranks as #4,365 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Gold Canyon ranks as the #2,053 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
Gold Canyon Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
| Living Expense | Gold Canyon | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 143 | 97 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 103 | 100 | |
Gold Canyon, AZ Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arizona, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Gold Canyon | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $297,600 | $242,000 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,096 | $1,097 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $71,895 | $61,529 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 4.1x | 3.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.18x | 0.21x | 0.2x |
Detailed Gold Canyon Services Costs Vs. Arizona
| Item | Gold Canyon | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.99 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $8.84 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $17.06 | $14.67 |
Detailed Gold Canyon Groceries Costs Vs. Arizona
| Item | Gold Canyon | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.91 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.68 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.63 | $2.05 |
Detailed Gold Canyon Health Costs Vs. Arizona
| Item | Gold Canyon | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $17.22 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $41.67 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.53 | $2.34 |
Detailed Gold Canyon Transportation Costs Vs. Arizona
| Item | Gold Canyon | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.42 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.99 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.58 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $96.17 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $96.33 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $89.83 | $99.13 |
Detailed Gold Canyon Utilities Costs Vs. Arizona
| Item | Gold Canyon | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.49 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $45.83 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $189.67 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $178.49 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gold Canyon
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gold Canyon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa, AZ | 508,918 | 98 | 0.9x |
| Gilbert, AZ | 248,349 | 113 | 1.0x |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 104,936 | 97 | 0.9x |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 52,162 | 112 | 1.0x |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 41,863 | 89 | 0.8x |
| Florence, AZ | 26,777 | 88 | 0.8x |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 25,167 | 124 | 1.1x |
