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Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
—
$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Sierra Vista Southeast is relatively affordable, with a mix of new and established neighborhoods. Rentals are available, but the market can be competitive. Home prices have been steadily increasing in recent years.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
96
88
102
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8.1% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| <p>State 5.6% + County 0.5% + City 2%</p> | |
Arizona state income tax ranges from 2.59% to 4.54%, with no local income tax
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Public transit in Sierra Vista Southeast is limited, but the city has a growing network of bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly paths
- Fort Huachuca Museum
- Sierra Vista Public Library
- Veterans Memorial Park
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Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Sierra Vista Southeast based on your household profile.
📰 Live Local News
Residents are subject to Cochise County and City of Sierra Vista regulations, including zoning and building codes
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Sierra Vista Southeast — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Sierra Vista Southeast can fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning usage and lower bills in the winter. Water usage also increases during the summer months due to outdoor irrigation and pool usage.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 85650 has a property tax millage rate of 0.81%, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, with explanation: Sierra Vista Southeast has a growing network of sidewalks and bike lanes, but some areas still lack pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and elevator access in transit is limited
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