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Most Affordable Cities in Arizona (2026)
Most affordable cities in Arizona by rent-to-income ratio.
Minimum population: 25,000
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| #↑ | City | Population | Score | Med. Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | GilbertAZ | 267,267 | 68 | $115,179 |
| 🥈 | ChandlerAZ | 275,618 | 66 | $99,374 |
| 🥉 | 240,537 | 66 | $104,197 | |
| 4 | BuckeyeAZ | 95,042 | 66 | $94,188 |
| 5 | GoodyearAZ | 97,542 | 65 | $97,307 |
| 6 | YumaAZ | 96,314 | 65 | $59,312 |
| 7 | PhoenixAZ | 1,609,456 | 63 | $72,092 |
| 8 | MesaAZ | 503,390 | 63 | $73,766 |
| 9 | TucsonAZ | 541,033 | 62 | $52,049 |
| 10 | GlendaleAZ | 248,083 | 62 | $66,375 |
| 11 | PeoriaAZ | 191,292 | 62 | $86,759 |
| 12 | 101,207 | 61 | $88,466 | |
| 13 | TempeAZ | 181,005 | 59 | $72,022 |
| 14 | AvondaleAZ | 89,214 | 59 | $76,496 |
| 15 | SurpriseAZ | 145,591 | 58 | $87,756 |
About This Ranking
Most affordable cities in Arizona by rent-to-income ratio.
Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.
Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.