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

Overall 85
Grocery 95
Health 113
Housing 67
Median Home Cost $221,400
Utilities 99
Transportation 75
Miscellaneous 97

Arizona

Overall 102
Grocery 96
Health 95
Housing 108
Median Home Cost $349,300
Utilities 103
Transportation 107
Miscellaneous 96

National Average

Overall 100
Grocery 100
Health 100
Housing 100
Median Home Cost $291,700
Utilities 100
Transportation 100
Miscellaneous 100

*Source: BestPlaces.net

State or Region City Cost of Living Index (Higher = more expensive)*
Arizona
  Kingman 85
  Flagstaff 117
  Lake Havasu City 103
  Phoenix 104
California
  San Diego 160
  San Francisco 269
  Los Angeles 173
Southwest U.S.
  Las Vegas, NV 112
  Albuquerque, NM 91
  Salt Lake City, UT 119

*Source: BestPlaces.net

Taxes - Arizona vs. California

Arizona California
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)
11 23
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