What is the cost of living in Yuma, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Yuma has an overall cost of living index of 100, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Yuma has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Yuma ranks as #30 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Yuma ranks as the #61 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Yuma Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Yuma. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Yuma is 101.
The Groceries index in Yuma is 101.
The Health index in Yuma is 87.
The Housing index in Yuma is 102.
The Transportation index in Yuma is 114.
The Utilities index in Yuma is 102.
| Living Expense | Yuma | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 87 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 |
Yuma Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Yuma, 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 Yuma is $301,507.
The Median Rent in Yuma is $1,114.
The Median Income in Yuma is $65,482.
The Home Value To Income in Yuma is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Yuma is 0.2x.
Yuma, AZ Costs By Category
Detailed Yuma Services costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Yuma Groceries costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Yuma Health costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Yuma Transportation costs vs. Arizona
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Yuma
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Yuma. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
San Luis, AZ has a cost of living index of 91, 0.9x Yuma.
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a cost of living index of 97, 1.0x Yuma.
Somerton, AZ has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Yuma.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Yuma |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis, AZ | 37,337 | 91 | 0.9x |
| Fortuna Foothills, AZ | 28,896 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Somerton, AZ | 14,574 | 98 | 1.0x |
