Cost of Living in San Manuel, AZ

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11%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
44%
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 San Manuel Arizona National
Cost of living89101100
Groceries99101100
Health care100101100
Housing5696100
Transportation102102100
Utilities110111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105103100
Household Items101101100
Education & Childcare106103100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in San Manuel is 12% lower than the Arizona average
  • The cost of living in San Manuel is 11% lower than the national average
  • San Manuel housing is 44% 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$66,832$5,569$1,559$2,005
      Renters$51,132$4,261$1,193$1,534
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in San Manuel is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. San Manuel has a median income of about $66,832 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,559 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $51,132. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,193 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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      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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