Cost of Living in Catalina, AZ

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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
3%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Catalina Arizona National
Cost of living101101100
Groceries99101100
Health care100101100
Housing9796100
Transportation102102100
Utilities110111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105103100
Household Items101101100
Education & Childcare106103100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Catalina is equal to the Arizona average
  • The cost of living in Catalina is 1% higher than the national average
  • Catalina housing is 3% lower than the national average
  • Arizona general sales tax is 10% higher than the national average
  • Arizona state income tax is 4% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$91,554$7,630$2,136$2,747
      Renters$69,721$5,810$1,627$2,092
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Catalina, AZ, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Catalina have a median income of $91,554. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $2,136 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $69,721, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $1,627.

      Arizona Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Arizona 5.6% 10.725%

      Arizona Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Arizona 2.5% 2.5%

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      Catalina, AZ6,9151011.0%

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      Catalina, AZ6,9151011.0%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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