Cost of living in La Paz County, AZ
Population 16,605 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in La Paz County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in La Paz County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in La Paz County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in La Paz County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in La Paz County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 La Paz County
State and local tax rates for Arizona.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in La Paz County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for La Paz County
What it costs to live in La Paz County each month.
- Rent $908
- Energy $189
- Water $60
- Groceries $341
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $434
- State tax $76
- Rent $1,191
- Energy $227
- Water $70
- Groceries $565
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $485
- State tax $103
- Rent $1,669
- Energy $284
- Water $85
- Groceries $857
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $485
- State tax $103
Frequently asked questions about La Paz County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in La Paz County?
In La Paz County, AZ, a one-bedroom apartment averages $908 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,191 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,669 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in La Paz County?
In La Paz County, AZ, the average household income is $49,506 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,575 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in La Paz County?
The estimated cost of living in La Paz County, AZ is approximately $2,808 per month for a single person, $3,925 for a couple, $6,553 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in La Paz County?
The combined sales tax rate in La Paz County, AZ is 8.37%, which includes the Arizona state rate of 5.60% plus an average local rate of 2.77%.
Is La Paz County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in La Paz County, AZ would need approximately $2,808 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,506 per year ($4,126 per month). La Paz County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in La Paz County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in La Paz County, AZ is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in La Paz County?
The average home value in La Paz County, AZ is $117,600, with average annual property taxes of $831, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does La Paz County compare to other areas?
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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