Here is a list of 10 of the most affordable locations to call home in Arizona, where your dollar will go a lot farther. Avondale. Avondale is a Phoenix suburb that is about a half-hour drive from the downtown area of Phoenix. Tucson. Tucson is an excellent option to consider if you are looking for a metropolitan experience without breaking the bank. Coolidge. Phoenix. Mesa. Glendale. Yuma. Sierra Vista.