Cost of Living

More and more people are learning the simple truth about Kingman - it is one of the most affordable locations in the U.S. Southwest! Expenses such as groceries, utilities, and transportation are much cheaper in Kingman than elsewhere. And housing costs, whether for the perfect home to raise a family or the young adult or senior citizen choosing to rent, are much more within reach!

Come to Kingman and discover what residents know: the lifestyle you seek is attainable here!

Cost of Living Comparison*

Overall Cost of Living Map

 

Kingman

Overall85
Grocery95
Health113
Housing67
Median Home Cost$221,400
Utilities99
Transportation75
Miscellaneous97

Arizona

Overall102
Grocery96
Health95
Housing108
Median Home Cost$349,300
Utilities103
Transportation107
Miscellaneous96

National Average

Overall100
Grocery100
Health100
Housing100
Median Home Cost$291,700
Utilities100
Transportation100
Miscellaneous100

*Source: BestPlaces.net

State or RegionCityCost of Living Index (Higher = more expensive)*
Arizona
 Kingman85
 Flagstaff117
 Lake Havasu City103
 Phoenix104
California
 San Diego160
 San Francisco269
 Los Angeles173
Southwest U.S.
 Las Vegas, NV112
 Albuquerque, NM91
 Salt Lake City, UT119

*Source: BestPlaces.net

Taxes - Arizona vs. California

ArizonaCalifornia
Top Corporate Income Tax
4.9%8.84%
Sales Tax
5.6%7.25%
Gasoline Tax
19¢68.15¢
Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate (1 being the best, 50 being the worst)
1123
State & Local Individual Income Tax Collections per Capita
$635$2,411
Legal Climate Ranking* (1 being the best, 50 being the worst)
#17#48

*Source: InstituteForLegalReform.com