What is the cost of living in Nogales, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Nogales has an overall cost of living index of 92, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Nogales has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Nogales ranks as #12 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Nogales ranks as the #79 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Nogales Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Nogales. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Nogales is 103.
The Groceries index in Nogales is 100.
The Health index in Nogales is 66.
The Housing index in Nogales is 100.
The Transportation index in Nogales is 109.
The Utilities index in Nogales is 106.
| Living Expense | Nogales | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 104 | 100 |
Nogales Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Nogales, 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 Nogales is $220,631.
The Median Rent in Nogales is $737.
The Median Income in Nogales is $43,214.
The Home Value To Income in Nogales is 5.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Nogales is 0.2x.
Nogales, AZ Costs By Category
Detailed Nogales Services costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Nogales Groceries costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Nogales Health costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Nogales Transportation costs vs. Arizona
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Nogales
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Nogales. 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, 1.1x Nogales.
Sahuarita, AZ has a cost of living index of 111, 1.2x Nogales.
Green Valley, AZ has a cost of living index of 103, 1.1x Nogales.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Nogales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 45,155 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 35,862 | 111 | 1.2x |
| Green Valley, AZ | 22,114 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Rio Rico, AZ | 22,017 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Vail, AZ | 16,315 | 119 | 1.3x |
| Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ | 14,330 | 100 | 1.1x |
| Corona de Tucson, AZ | 9,566 | 114 | 1.2x |
