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Life Insurance in Arizona — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Arizona: $552/year ($46/month). Arizona ranks #28 out of 51 states — below the national average.

Average annual

$552

Average monthly

$46

National rank

#28

of 51 states

vs national avg

-4.2%

stable trend

Arizona vs national average

Arizona$552/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance in Arizona: community property rules

Term life insurance rates in Arizona are 4% below the national average, driven mainly by individual health, age, and lifestyle rather than geography. One thing that is state-specific: Arizona is a community property state, which affects how life insurance proceeds and beneficiary designations are treated for married couples — a policy purchased during marriage can be considered joint property unless your beneficiary designation says otherwise.

The figures shown represent a benchmark rate for a healthy 40-year-old male with $500,000 in 20-year term coverage. If you're married and live in Arizona, it's worth confirming your beneficiary designation matches your intent, ideally with an estate planning attorney.

How Arizona compares to neighbors

Arizona (you)$552/yr
California
$576/yr+$24
Colorado
$552/yr$0
Nevada
$564/yr+$12
New Mexico
$528/yr$24
Utah
$516/yr$36