Casa Grande, AZ at a glance
Median household income
$69,983$5,832 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Casa Grande, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Casa Grande, AZ? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,457 | $17,484 | $58,280 | 25% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,583 | $18,996 | $63,320 | 27.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,839 | $22,068 | $73,560 | 31.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,452 | $29,424 | $98,080 | 42% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,720 | $32,640 | $108,800 | 46.6% |
What a typical income covers in Casa Grande, AZ
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $69,983 a year ($5,832 a month before tax).
What $69,983 leaves after Arizona taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Casa Grande, AZ: common questions
What is the median household income in Casa Grande, AZ?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Casa Grande, AZ is $69,983 per year (approximately $5,832 per month).
What is the average rent in Casa Grande, AZ?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,457 for a studio, $1,583 for one bedroom, $1,839 for two, $2,452 for three and $2,720 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Casa Grande, AZ expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.3% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 103.3, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Casa Grande, AZ?
To keep a $1,839 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $73,560 a year, or $6,130 a month. That is 105% of what the typical household in Casa Grande, AZ earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Casa Grande, AZ?
On the local median income of $69,983 ($5,832 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,916 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,750 for everything else and $1,166 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,839 takes 63% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Casa Grande, AZ?
Homes in Arizona paid 15.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $137. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.