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Throughout Arizona, there are wealthy neighborhoods with soaring housing prices and growing populations.

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There are also sections of the state that are extremely cost-effective, particularly compared with neighboring states like California.

With a population of over 76,000, the city offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and suburban amenities.

One of the largest contributing factors to this is the exorbitant housing prices in the area.

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Homes sell quickly, too, with it taking only around 12 days for a house to be pending.

Another factor affecting the excessive cost of living in Flagstaff is the high prices ofgroceries, health and transportation.

Nogales, Arizona

At the other end of the cost of living spectrum is Nogales.

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With a population of under 20,000, the city is quaint compared with its pricier counterpart.

Located on the states southern border, Nogales combines Mexican culture withpicturesque natural beauty.

Zillow reports that theaverage home valuein Nogales is $215,592.

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In fact, prices in Nogales did not exceed the national average in any of the categories researched.

It takes approximately $28,224 to payall necessary expenseseach year in the city.

The states population continues to grow, outpacing the U.S. and setting the stage for a prosperous future.

All data was collected on and is up to date as of May 21, 2024.

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