Cost of Living in Arizona 2024

[@bhaktinnatalie3133]

Thanks!

[@runningataltitude3361]

Florida has no state income taxes, but there property insurance is through the roof, if you can even find a provider to insure.

[@LivinginArizona]

That was fun Should we another one today here on Sunday?

[@tracyparker5603]

You are such a special guy! I appreciate your honesty and you are very smart! Such a well rounded person! Thank you for all your hard work ❤️

[@cbmjm1]

I just love this channel

[@GeminiGem55]

We are planning to move to Bullhead City, hopefully next year. We have relatives in the Phoenix areas and it’s way too hot for me unless I can escape to the water. I’ve been researching all of Arizona and I don’t seem to find any other towns that have homes close to water except in the Western part of Arizona. I would love it if you could do a video on places to live in Arizona that are near a reliable water source. Your videos are well done and very informative.

[@LivinginArizona]

Ah we recently did a video on Bullhead City actually as well as Lake Havasu City and Yuma, have you seen those ones? All are along the Colorado River. But how reliable is the Colorado river if it is dammed up above Bullhead City? I do not Know. Consistent streams of water can be found in the Verde Valley that is where Cottonwood is located. Prescott has a lot of water.

[@leethebee1560]

I live in Bullhead We love it here. but this guy doesn't he stated lots of crime. I have not seen this. Drugs are everywhere you go. So its a great place and like every where, homes have gone up.

[@GeminiGem55]

We have been looking at homes in Bullhead City and Laughlin. I would prefer Laughlin because it is less crowded but there isn’t many homes there so only a few are for sale, but we have to sell our home in California first before we can buy a house. I’m hoping we will be able to find a house that we really like when we get an offer here. I wish I could afford to live on the river but $1.5M is too expensive.

[@1941392]

Please don’t move here. We are so sick of you California crybabies and your ideology. You destroyed California and you’re doing it here. By the way Einstein, Bullhead is hotter than Phoenix.

[@VeronicaEstrada-k8s]

I’m planning on moving out there so i really need to listen to your video . Veronica

[@MJGAZ64]

Corrupt state officials as well. I see California license plates everywhere in desert ridge. Driving is a mad max scene.

[@barbarasummers280]

My dad passed at 100 and some he still had his license til 100. And he still drove very well! True story.

[@frankmejia3605]

RITLIN

[@Lourdes-A.]

Interesting! My dad also passed at 100 - 6 weeks before he would have turned 101. He was still driving until the end.

[@runningataltitude3361]

I am starting to see apartment communities forcing you to pay for cable tv as part of there tech fee. Totally ridiculous!

[@GLRYB2GD]

I pay $75 a month for 500 Mpbs internet tech fee bundled in with my rent. I don't mind it because I use internet. Now TV, I don't use, so yeah, I get what ur sayin'.

[@alicethomas9487]

Good to have you back

[@LivinginArizona]

Thank you!

[@benjaminhahn]

Great channel. Very informative. Planning a move to Az soon.

[@barbarasummers280]

I did keto for a bit, it did help me some,, but I also did intermittent fasting, and lost around 38 lbs! Needed to. I still do intermittent fasting, but pretty much eat anything, just smaller portions.

[@LivinginArizona]

Smaller portions definitely help alot

[@Danette1959]

​@@LivinginArizonaEat 2 meals a day. No snacks. The stomach needs at least 5 hrs between meals. So if eating 3, make last one very small. This prevents a lot of stomach problems and helps maintain lower weight.

[@grantleon6736]

gas yesterday in Lexington KY $2.71

[@BrotherLoveher]

You dog DTPHX so much it’s growing and so beautiful.. crazy man we’re paying 3k a month to live among this ever growing skyline it’s beautiful down here bub !

[@LivinginArizona]

I am excited to watch the downtown Phoenix area transform.

[@BrotherLoveher]

@@LivinginArizona me too love your content brother salute you stand out from the others !! (Early 30’s black guy ) just showing your demographic reach ! I understand what you meant though abd your was absolutely right I’ve had crazy homeless come up to me countless times in the past saying or doing crazy things ! & the light rail can be a zoo at times I noticed metro valley has hired at least 20 new train security officers and Phx of has been doing check point stops at 7th ave and camelback and 19th ave and Dunlap anyone with no pass is cited on site ! The metro center link extension is opening soon taking the last west stop to 27th ave from 19th the new stop in infrint if castles n coasters ! When I first moved in Phx in 2010 I was in mesa the last stop was sycamore & main I was amazed when it got stretched to main and Gilbert rd I used to live in Gilbert road and broadway and had to bus to sycamore lol have a great day ! Looking forward to more coni your vids on the water situation are my go to when showing ppl your content awesome

[@curtshelp6170]

It depends what area you live in, many of these smaller communities have pretty cheap land, moderate taxes outside of tourist areas and the essentials are similar across the region. I'm between Prescott and Flag and housing is fairly cheap while essentials are very similar except fuel which, other than in Ca Az is fairly high. Local taxes can be crazy, especially in Chino Valley, the local tax is close to 9% if I remember correctly.

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Sorry I missed the live stream. Eggs at Aldi are 1.49 ! Cage free are around 2.50.

[@kenb4303]

Every fee we pay is a tax. There are fees for everything now. Also, tipping is way out of control, resist and don't feel like a scumbag, your not. People that beg for tips or expect tips are. I'm not talking about what we're used to, like full service restaurants, I'm talking about, people giving you change expect a tip, screw them.

[@jessemacias5910]

I was there the 2 week of December the gas was at $299 a gallon at circle K , I’m moving to south west of Phoenix by next month.

[@mwoods1052]

Planning to move to Green Valley in Pima County. I’m retired (no income wages) and will pay cash for a house in low to mid $200’s, which can be done. From what I’ve seen, property taxes are around $100 a month, HOA could be $0-$300 a month depending on what you buy and where. Social Security is not taxed in AZ but IRA or 401k distributions are but only at 2.5% state tax. That is not bad at all if you’re just taking the minimal distribution. Sales tax is high, so I won’t buy much or buy used on Marketplace and garage sales. Electric bill might be high but I won’t be there in summers. Gas is gas… that price has gone down all around the country. I live in Mexico, am a permanent resident and will go to Mexico in the summers when it’s unbearable in AZ. I’ll drive my Mx plated car to AZ and not worry about registering it there. I’ll go to Nogales for some food shopping, hair cuts, dental and some doctor visits though I do have Medicare in the states. Green Valley is 40 miles to Nogales and 30 miles to Tucson. I believe I can easily live on my SS and IRA distribution or about $3,200 a month (because I will not have rent or mortgage payments.) Great location for me!! Seems ok to me!

[@jessicabarone6729]

Az has a super low state income tax thankfully from gov ducey! This 2.5% state income flat tax kicked in a year early. What is driving up the cost in AZ is housing. California, Washington Oregon residents fleeing those states have helped drive up our housing costs.

[@Timeline916]

Mint mobile $15.00 per month, I was with Verizon previously was paying over $100.00 Very satisfied with mint, 5 GB a month plan

[@scottleggejr]

But you get new every 2 vs finance a phone or pay all the money for the device up front. They basically end up the same.

[@barbarasummers280]

Oregon does have state income tax, but not Sales Tax. and their house taxes are high as well. Washington is the no income tax state, but they get ya on pricey homes, sales tax and a long term care tax. Also they added a gas tax as well, so now we are almost paying as much as California.

[@jjman533]

Yup the whole west coast is expensive, but not as bad as California. Washington has no state income tax, but they have REET (real estate excise tax) that taxes you 1.28% tax on the sales price of your home.

[@libturdcrusher1776]

APS is one the biggest expenses you will pay in Arizona. Gas prices and property taxes is high too.

[@mwoods1052]

What is APS????

[@libturdcrusher1776]

arizona public service@@mwoods1052

[@robertbandusky9565]

The city council just raised sale tax to over 10 percent in Payson, AZ. And the streets are terrible🇺🇸

[@valerierael3496]

Nevada is exactly the same! I can’t believe it but my insurance went up $800 a year now crazy just plain crazy!

[@dellmiller5082]

I lived in California 25 years and it's still cheaper here in Arizona

[@LivinginArizona]

Yes definitely.

[@GLRYB2GD]

Cali is overrated. Better to visit there than live in my opinion.

[@jill6477]

Keeping it real!!!

[@VeronicaEstrada-k8s]

Hello I’m Veronica I can hear you well

[@frankmejia3605]

Loud and clear!!@@

[@TygerDacostaTygerD]

I have an ev car. Is Arizona up to speed on charge point chargers and what city has them readily available? I enjoy your show very detailed.

[@Chrispbacon99]

More and more businesses are asking for tips or have tip jars. Such a joke

[@GLRYB2GD]

I personally have no problem with that if they're actually providing good service. If they're begging and their service sucks, forget it (obviously). Definitely a sign of the times though for sure.

[@mwoods1052]

I smile and move on. Tips are only given to those who actually do a bit more than their job description.

[@maize_thatsme]

Hey in CT you have to pay for heat like oil or gas etc as well as much higher electric rates and groceries have sky rocketed in price here so the north east is no better

[@ecardona671]

Homes in Casa Grande seem to be much cheaper than other parts of AZ, it’s between Phoenix and Tucson, is that area a decent safe area?

[@kirstengriffith7221]

I think the top 1% needs to be paying way more taxes and less taxes for the middle and lower class

[@LivinginArizona]

That makes the most sense

[@maize_thatsme]

Also no transportation in the middle of CT, gas is $3 a gallon, and you can’t see a specialist for months here

[@claytonelofgren]

Jeff I got an hour in. I’ve visited Europe and several places over the US in the last few months. Dude it’s so expensive cost of living just outside housing here these days. If rent or mortgage isn’t a factor would you recommend north Phoenix or desert ridge? Over old town? I don’t like Gilbert, Tempe or Chandler

[@LivinginArizona]

Desert Ridge is expensive. High Street is Nice. If you want to save some money check out Norterra

[@claytonelofgren]

@@LivinginArizonagot it. It seems like that area is actually more expensive than some areas of Scottsdale. Probably because it’s closer to a lot of things

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

One possible problem with going of grid is it's hard if not impossible to get financing on building or buying a home

[@firephoto213]

Still cheaper then LI, NY!

[@lisadurso3551]

True!! Born and raised. We moved from LI, NY 6 years ago. And glad we did! As you know, people don’t know taxes until you live in NY!! Nuts!

[@Just_Jim2]

Cost of living in Az is more than half the costs here in Colorado. I’m ready to move back.

[@chonkyb3134]

After a recent visit to Arizona for a few months, I will say the cost of living in Arizona is about 40-50% more than Texas ..,,

[@ceebreeze1565]

Why are your eggs and milk still high in AZ? Ours went down a couple a months ago in NV, Cage free are 3.00ish and milk is 3 or 4.

[@Esther_33]

Taxes are out of control!!!!!

[@michaeltorrey3603]

Taxes may be higher than you want but actually taxes have never been lower since trumps tax bill. AZ state tax is only a flat 2.5%. SS not taxed in AZ. We also have low property tax compared to most other states. Florida has insane property taxes and home insurance bills. The biggest problem with the Phoenix area is cost of housing and gas prices.

[@thetuningroom]

That sidetrack tangent from cost of living/inflation over to relationship problems and infidelity had me choke up a bit. Almost spit out my coffee. Pretty funny.

[@anaroman1499]

Gas is going down and my taxes are low, but the tax for purchasing items are insane. The cost to renew your car is wayy over priced.

[@maize_thatsme]

Car insurance is more for us in CT than when we were in AZ. Taxes on property are triple what we paid in AZ. 😢

[@rosalopez6047]

Hello, newbie Rosa in San Ramon Ca. I have lived her for 26 years homes are going for 1,600,000.00 and higher property tax is 1.11% sales tax 8.75%. Gas is 5.39 gallon. We are retired and looking to move to Prescott AZ. What can you share about Prescott. PG&E is about 300.00 a month, water 202.00 groceries are outrageous example lemon 1.00 each. It is killing us. Welcome back!!

[@chavisgrandpa]

We were just in the Phoenix area this past weekend and we love it. Gas is way cheaper than here in California. We're at almost 5$ a gallon here in the Central Valley. Arizona is way better then Cali.

[@eihthype6578]

“We did it Joooooe”

[@Danette1959]

I get eggs at Trader Joe's here in CA for under 4.00 a doz cage free and organic

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

I think in 22 we saw the star link pass over us in the northern sky

[@moodypet8837]

I agree Jeff 100.000

[@DubaiDubai-tx4ti]

what about Yuma Arizona?

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

Go Surprise AZ! I'm a 70s & 80s guy! Boston! Bee Gees! Kansas! Elton John! Michael Jackson! Lynyrd Skynyrd!

[@leticiaurbach1720]

Property taxe still will be the biggest bill you get.

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

How about tax on social Security and Inheritance tax! Both have already been taxed right!

[@mwoods1052]

AZ does not tax SS. They do tax distributions from 401k or IRAs but at 2.5% tax rate. Not bad if you just take the minimal distribution once you turn 73.

[@cheryltidd7274]

Interest rates on credit cards are at shark loan levels🤨

[@mwoods1052]

Do yourself a favor…. PAY OFF YOUR CREDIT CARD BILLS EVERY MONTH!! Never carry a balance and pay those loan shark rates. Do NOT use your credit card if you cannot pay it off each and every month. That is Personal Finances 101.

[@adventuresacrosstheu.s.2685]

Had same experience tipping in Japan to a guide. He looked embarrassed. They consider themselves professionals and therefore, tipping can be perceived as an insult.

[@donnakenny2933]

I hear ya😬

[@BrotherLoveher]

DTPHX did major sweeps it’s clean new and modern and safer than in the past covid was like a purge the streets are clear it’s quite the homeless are far and few now there is major construction and it’s looking brite for the future and the light rail transports over 100k riders daily and is very important and used and has expanded a lot I ride from sky harbor to mesa often you could have haves about 70$ riding the rail then catching an Uber at a mesa stop your views and perspectives are aged from how thing’s currently are !! Get out in the field changes have been made improvements are apparent !!

[@frankmejia3605]

I meant riltim..deep feeling

[@kevinberry5021]

Sounds good

[@brittsvegandinners9390]

Gas here in Bend, Or is 3.50-4.00

[@tracyparker5603]

I would like to make a one time donation . How do I?

[@garyschultz7768]

Oregon has a huge state tax...they have no sales tax, so they make up what they need in state tax....very unfriendly state to retire in...Washington btw has no income tax.

[@eihthype6578]

I moved from Oregon to Tucson a few years ago. When I bought my house in Oregon (2015) my annual property tax was $1200 a year, when I left in 2020, it was $4k

[@DillyDahlia]

I’m in WA and while we don’t have an income tax, our property taxes are horrendous and we have a high sales tax as well. They always manage to get you somehow.

[@DianneRawGirl]

Washington weather sucks .If you love 100% rain and pure grey skies go for it. August is the ONLY good month.I know lived there 50 years. We moved here to see sunshine . We leave when its super hot.

[@DillyDahlia]

@@DianneRawGirl That’s the west side of the state…I’m in eastern WA, where the weather can suck in different ways…snow and ice and grey for months in winter. Summers can be great, warm and sunny…when it’s not completely smoky from forest fires.

[@kimmaynard-dennis7458]

Clear

[@firephoto213]

Electric here is $200 minimum without AC!

[@LivinginArizona]

Yeah its quite expensive especially if you have a two story house

[@janereinhardt4715]

My SRP bill, due on December 19th was $52.97. I mailed in my check 2 days ago. 1 story 4 bedroom/3 bath house.

[@wlonsdale1]

20245 is going to be hell for all of AMerica.

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

The government is the winner in all of this! The President has already punched passed the yearly budget and it's only April!!

[@jackblumenthal1238]

Cheaper than California

[@kenrowe5834]

we moved to las vegas after careful consideration. AZ was our first choice, but we didnt like the extreme weather situations there along with valley fever. Cost of living here is high now. Rents are high too. Bad healthcare which is about the same in AZ. HOA's here in north vegas and many parts of vegas are strict . Even Pahrump (of all places) have HOA homes now. Nevada is good on some taxes but they get you in other ways. Ca has turned into a sh@thole. Glad we moved out of there.

[@GLRYB2GD]

Living in Cali is like eating organic food-it's twice as expensive.

[@heidigib01]

Surprise has thousands of homes being built right now. Prices may drop soon.

[@MJGAZ64]

850 bucks for motorcycle license!! Why!!!

[@chistina8286]

Cali can kick rocks!! Born and raised here… It’s gotten too ridiculous. I’m out!! F this place, the homeless drug users can have it. Just bought a house in Goodyear AZ

[@willbarko1439]

Are you fine? Are you fine?

[@judithjohnson4105]

😮

[@patrick5028]

Rent is almost same california san diego better off just staying here

[@moodypet8837]

Mostly California

[@Fubarru81]

Bro, I have been living here a long time and we didn't have any major league team or anything!! and I still don't support crybabies!!!!!

[@judithjohnson4105]

😅😊❤

[@leegraves6881]

Social Security is taxed

[@mwoods1052]

SS is NOT taxed in AZ but 401k or IRA distributions are at 2.5% tax rate. Not bad at all, so I don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@davidcarino6500]

AZ is still cheaper than NM...

[@fernandonorton2833]

🏃 'promo sm'

[@auctionmusic]

why would you buy a condo that is cost 2400 a month???? why would you rent in north scottsdale??? no wonder you're in trouble. Arizona is dirt cheap to live just live in the right spots. Sell that condo, and stay out of north scottsdale.

[@ronthompson9036]

We’re has a income tax that is actually quite high. They do not have sales tax, but their property taxes are also quite high.

[@stacky512a]

No point to this video

[@jimanders9971]

Terrible place, do not move here.

[@garyschultz7768]

I don't have sympathy

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

Surprise has a great selection of food 🌽🍔🍕🌭🌭🥪🌮