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Prescott, Ariz.
Population: 199,100
State sales tax: 5.85 percent to 6.73 percent. Arizona does not charge a state tax on food for home consumption or on drugs prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist.
State income tax: 2.73 percent to 4.79 percent
Climate: Mild four-season climate. Occasional heavy snowfalls

 Overview
Tucked away between Flagstaff, to the southeast, and Phoenix, to the northeast, Prescott is referred to as the "mile-high city" at an elevation of 5,400 feet above sea level. The city has a rich past. Some 637 buildings and more than 60 objects are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The city also offers world-class golf courses, area shopping, easily accessible medical care and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. With five area lakes within miles of downtown, there are endless possibilities for fishing, kayaking or simply enjoying the scenery. The 1.25-million acre Prescott National Forest surrounds the city on three sides. Below are the prices you can expect to pay for various goods and services in Prescott.

Photos courtesy of Franz Rosenberger
Goods & services Cost Goods & services Cost
Home price $363,021 Ibuprofen $5.78
Apt. rent $834.00 Wine $5.73
Beer $8.18 Bowling $3.69
Lipitor $122.25 Coffee $3.48
Dentist visit $71.52 Cereal $3.39
Washer repair $66.91 Hamburger sandwich $3.26
Veterinary services $39.53 Ground beef $2.97
Beauty salon $36.67 Orange juice $3.21
Women's slacks $26.99 Potato chips $2.32
Men's shirt $24.77 Frozen meal $2.30
Phone $23.67 Toothpaste $2.13
Haircut $11.78 Half gallon milk $1.86
Pizza $10.19 Dozen eggs $1.57
Tire balance $9.80 Bread $1.14
T-bone steak $8.63 Tuna $0.72
Movie $8.00 Bananas $0.47

Data source: ACCRA www.costofliving.org
Prices are current as of September and are subject to change.

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-- Posted: Oct. 1, 2007
 
 
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