What is the cost of living in Tuba City, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Tuba City has an overall cost of living index of 84, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Tuba City has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Tuba City ranks as #1 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Tuba City ranks as the #90 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Tuba City Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Tuba City. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Tuba City is 99.
The Groceries index in Tuba City is 101.
The Health index in Tuba City is 37.
The Housing index in Tuba City is 96.
The Transportation index in Tuba City is 110.
The Utilities index in Tuba City is 102.
| Living Expense | Tuba City | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 37 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 |
Tuba City Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Tuba City, 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 Tuba City is $70,608.
The Median Rent in Tuba City is $867.
The Median Income in Tuba City is $61,338.
The Home Value To Income in Tuba City is 1.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Tuba City is 0.17x.
