Arizona is not a particularly affordable place to live, and among the highest costs of living here is housing. The cost of housing in the Grand Canyon State is 18% higher than the national average, per RentCafe. A big part of what makes Arizona so expensive is its desirability. Folks looking for warm weather, vast natural scenery and cultural diversity can find a happy home in Arizona.
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Unfortunately for buyers, home prices just keep climbing in Arizona. According to Zillow, the average home price in Arizona is $427,947, up 0.4% year over year. Which areas are getting even pricier? In a new study, GOBankingRates analyzed cities in Arizona to find where the home prices are expected to surge in 2025. The cities were ranked to show the highest dollar change of home value increases expected …