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Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Cost of living in Cochise County, AZ

Part of the Sierra Vista Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,986/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 125,458 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,085 36%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $435 15%
Groceries $341 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $189 6%
State tax $76 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Cochise County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$854
per month
1 bedroom
$1,085
per month
2 bedroom
$1,201
per month
3 bedroom
$1,683
per month
4 bedroom
$2,017
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cochise County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,970
per year
Individual earnings
$36,663
per year
Per capita
$32,708
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cochise County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$207,400
Annual property tax
$1,325

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cochise County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$150
per month · 14.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$39
per month
Annual total
$2,268
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Cochise County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Cochise County

State and local tax rates for Arizona.

State income tax
2.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
5.6%
Combined sales tax
8.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Cochise County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
76.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cochise County

What it costs to live in Cochise County each month.

Single person
$2,986
per month
  • Rent $1,085
  • Energy $189
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $435
  • State tax $76
Couple
$4,105
per month
  • Rent $1,201
  • Energy $227
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $635
  • State tax $123
Family
$6,737
per month
  • Rent $1,683
  • Energy $284
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $635
  • State tax $123

Frequently asked questions about Cochise County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cochise County?

In Cochise County, AZ, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,085 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,201 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,683 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cochise County?

In Cochise County, AZ, the average household income is $58,970 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,663 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cochise County?

The estimated cost of living in Cochise County, AZ is approximately $2,986 per month for a single person, $4,105 for a couple, $6,737 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cochise County?

The combined sales tax rate in Cochise County, AZ is 8.37%, which includes the Arizona state rate of 5.60% plus an average local rate of 2.77%.

Is Cochise County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cochise County, AZ would need approximately $2,986 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,970 per year ($4,914 per month). Cochise County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cochise County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cochise County, AZ is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cochise County?

The average home value in Cochise County, AZ is $207,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,325, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cochise County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cochise County, AZ with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cochise County is in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources