Cost of Living in Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Prescott Valley, AZ to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Prescott Valley, AZ vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.3 | −1.7% |
| Housing | 98.8 | −1.2% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 91.5 | −8.5% |
| Other services | 99.8 | −0.2% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Prescott Valley, AZ
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,129 | $45,160/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,309 | $52,360/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,637 | $65,480/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,277 | $91,080/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,497 | $99,880/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Prescott Valley, AZ
- Federal income tax$3,380
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,872
- Medicare (1.45%)$672
- Arizona income tax$950
- Take-home pay$38,457
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
Highest-paying jobs in Prescott Valley, AZ
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prescott Valley, AZ expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area are 98.3% of the U.S. average, with housing at 98.8%. It is the #109 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Prescott Valley, AZ?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $58,953 in Prescott Valley, AZ (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $46,330.
How much is rent in Prescott Valley, AZ?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Prescott Valley, AZ are $1,129 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,637 for two bedrooms and $2,277 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Prescott Valley, AZ
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $78,400
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Accountant and Auditor — $77,770
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $47,400
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $33,190
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $104,980
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $45,820
- Nursing Assistant — $45,180
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,850
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $74,030
- Firefighter — $49,240
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Bartender — $42,340
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $39,250
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,380
- Waiter and Waitress — $36,670
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $33,350
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $38,170
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $37,320
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $33,310
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $46,610
- Retail Salesperson — $35,290
- Cashier — $34,350
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $60,800
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $48,310
- Office Clerks, General — $45,760
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $44,610
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $40,900
- Customer Service Representative — $39,280
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $37,770
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $72,580
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $60,830
- Carpenter — $56,570
- Construction Laborer — $46,110
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $47,480
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $44,750
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $58,210
- Light Truck Driver — $42,740
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $39,790
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,550