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But Arizona isnt cheap.

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Thecost of livingin Arizona is 6% higher than the national average.

The cost of housing is especially expensive 18% higher than the national average, according to RentCafe.

The answer varies widely based on location.

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Here are the 30 cities where you need themost earnings to be qualified as middle class.

Prescott

29.

Sierra Vista

28.

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Glendale

27.

Prescott Valley

26.

Somerton

25.

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El Mirage

24.

Florence

23.

Phoenix

22.

Tempe

21.

Mesa

20.

Avondale

19.

Gold Canyon

18.

Surprise

17.

Peoria

16.

San Tan Valley

15.

Maricopa

14.

Buckeye

13.

Sahuarita

12.

Goodyear

11.

Chandler

10.

Fountain Hills

9.

Oro Valley

8.

Scottsdale

7.

Marana

6.

Anthem

5.

New River

4.

Gilbert

3.

Vail

2.

Queen Creek

1.

Paradise Valley

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