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Cost of living in Coconino County, AZ

Part of the Flagstaff Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,518/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 144,643 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,714 49%
Healthcare $480 14%
Federal tax $411 12%
Groceries $341 10%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $189 5%
State tax $73 2%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Coconino County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,564
per month
1 bedroom
$1,714
per month
2 bedroom
$1,942
per month
3 bedroom
$2,379
per month
4 bedroom
$2,666
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Coconino County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,748
per year
Individual earnings
$35,187
per year
Per capita
$35,810
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Coconino County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$413,200
Annual property tax
$2,008

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Coconino 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 Coconino County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.9%

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 Coconino 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 Coconino County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.1 min
Drive alone
66.1%
Public transit
1.9%
Work from home
11.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Coconino County

What it costs to live in Coconino County each month.

Single person
$3,518
per month
  • Rent $1,714
  • Energy $189
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $411
  • State tax $73
Couple
$4,974
per month
  • Rent $1,942
  • Energy $227
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $811
  • State tax $145
Family
$7,561
per month
  • Rent $2,379
  • Energy $284
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $811
  • State tax $145

Frequently asked questions about Coconino County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Coconino County?

In Coconino County, AZ, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,714 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,942 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,379 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Coconino County?

In Coconino County, AZ, the average household income is $69,748 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,187 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Coconino County?

The estimated cost of living in Coconino County, AZ is approximately $3,518 per month for a single person, $4,974 for a couple, $7,561 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Coconino County?

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

Is Coconino County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Coconino County, AZ would need approximately $3,518 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,748 per year ($5,812 per month). Coconino County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Coconino County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coconino County, AZ is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Coconino County?

The average home value in Coconino County, AZ is $413,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,008, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Coconino County compare to other areas?

You can compare Coconino County, AZ with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Coconino County is in the Flagstaff, 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