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Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Cost of living in Mohave County, AZ

Part of the Lake Havasu City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,925/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 217,420 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,051 36%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $411 14%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $189 6%
State tax $73 2%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Mohave County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,051
per month
1 bedroom
$1,051
per month
2 bedroom
$1,357
per month
3 bedroom
$1,883
per month
4 bedroom
$2,092
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mohave County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,799
per year
Individual earnings
$35,169
per year
Per capita
$34,178
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mohave County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$253,200
Annual property tax
$1,229

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mohave 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 Mohave County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.7%

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 Mohave 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 Mohave County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.4 min
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
8.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mohave County

What it costs to live in Mohave County each month.

Single person
$2,925
per month
  • Rent $1,051
  • Energy $189
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $411
  • State tax $73
Couple
$4,202
per month
  • Rent $1,357
  • Energy $227
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $116
Family
$6,878
per month
  • Rent $1,883
  • Energy $284
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $116

Frequently asked questions about Mohave County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mohave County?

In Mohave County, AZ, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,051 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,357 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,883 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mohave County?

In Mohave County, AZ, the average household income is $55,799 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,169 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mohave County?

The estimated cost of living in Mohave County, AZ is approximately $2,925 per month for a single person, $4,202 for a couple, $6,878 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mohave County?

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

Is Mohave County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mohave County, AZ would need approximately $2,925 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,799 per year ($4,650 per month). Mohave County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mohave County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mohave County, AZ is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mohave County?

The average home value in Mohave County, AZ is $253,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,229, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mohave County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mohave County, AZ with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mohave County is in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, 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