⚡ Amazon Prime Day 2026
Exclusive Deals for Your New Home
🛒 Shop Prime Day Deals NowAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
San Luis, AZ Utility & Living Guide
Living in San Luis, AZ offers a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation opportunities in the desert southwest
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
—
$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in San Luis is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in certain areas. The city is seeing some growth, with new developments and infrastructure projects underway.
Cost of Living
88
-12% below national average
95
92
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8.1% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 5.6% + County 0.5% + City 2%</p> | |
Arizona has a state income tax rate ranging from 2.59% to 4.54%, with no local income tax in San Luis
Family & Relocation
55
5.5/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
San Luis has a limited public transit system, but it is relatively stroller-friendly, with accessible buses and sidewalks in some areas
- San Luis Fairgrounds
- Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreation Area
- Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Best Neighborhoods for Families
Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in San Luis based on your household profile.
Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse
Live Local News
San Luis has regulations regarding zoning, building permits, and business licenses, which can be found on the city’s website
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
Find Another City Guide
Search by city name or ZIP code to find utility costs, housing data and cost of living guides.
📊 San Luis — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring high electricity costs due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see lower utility bills. However, the hot desert climate means that summer AC costs can be significant, with some residents seeing bills over $200 per month.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The 85349 ZIP code has a property tax millage rate of 0.75%, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, San Luis has some stroller-friendly areas, including the downtown sidewalks and some parks, but the city's infrastructure is not always accommodating to families with young children, with limited elevator access in transit and some rough sidewalk conditions.
🏠 Planning Your Move?
Shop moving supplies, storage solutions and home essentials
🛒 Shop on Amazon — Prime Day DealsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.