What is the cost of living in Vail, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Vail has an overall cost of living index of 119, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Vail has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Vail ranks as #67 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Vail ranks as the #24 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Vail Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Vail. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Vail is 104.
The Groceries index in Vail is 99.
The Health index in Vail is 151.
The Housing index in Vail is 102.
The Transportation index in Vail is 111.
The Utilities index in Vail is 105.
| Living Expense | Vail | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 151 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 |
Vail Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Vail, 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 Vail is $408,153.
The Median Rent in Vail is $2,057.
The Median Income in Vail is $130,904.
The Home Value To Income in Vail is 3.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Vail is 0.19x.
Vail, AZ Costs By Category
Detailed Vail Services costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Vail Groceries costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Vail Health costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Vail Transportation costs vs. Arizona
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Vail
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Vail. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Tucson, AZ has a cost of living index of 102, 0.9x Vail.
Casas Adobes, AZ has a cost of living index of 109, 0.9x Vail.
Marana, AZ has a cost of living index of 118, 1.0x Vail.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Vail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 547,073 | 102 | 0.9x |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 72,059 | 109 | 0.9x |
| Marana, AZ | 56,938 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 52,593 | 136 | 1.1x |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 48,162 | 121 | 1.0x |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 35,862 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Green Valley, AZ | 22,114 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Tanque Verde, AZ | 15,866 | 136 | 1.1x |
| Saddlebrooke, AZ | 13,085 | 130 | 1.1x |
| Tucson Estates, AZ | 12,136 | 99 | 0.8x |
