Travel Nursing in Surprise, AZ

Travel nursing in Surprise, AZ — what it costs to live there and 12 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Surprise

12 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Surprise

Prices in Arizona run at the national average overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall100.7at the national average
Housing106.87% higher
Utilities92.38% lower
Groceries and goods95.45% lower
Services102.83% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Surprise

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,790HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,960HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,280HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,070HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,122Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Arizona nursing license?
Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Surprise expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Arizona runs utilities 8% below and housing 7% above. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Surprise?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Surprise is $1,960 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 12 furnished places here.