Sierra Vista, AZ at a glance
Median household income
$70,291$5,858 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Sierra Vista, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Sierra Vista, AZ? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $887 | $10,644 | $35,480 | 15.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,111 | $13,332 | $44,440 | 19% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | 21.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,748 | $20,976 | $69,920 | 29.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,109 | $25,308 | $84,360 | 36% |
What a typical income covers in Sierra Vista, AZ
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,291 a year ($5,858 a month before tax).
What $70,291 leaves after Arizona taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Arizona
Living in Sierra Vista, AZ: common questions
What is the median household income in Sierra Vista, AZ?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Sierra Vista, AZ is $70,291 per year (approximately $5,858 per month).
What is the average rent in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $887 for a studio, $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,257 for two, $1,748 for three and $2,109 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Sierra Vista, AZ expensive to live in?
Prices there run 10.8% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 89.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Sierra Vista, AZ?
To keep a $1,257 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $50,280 a year, or $4,190 a month. That is 72% of what the typical household in Sierra Vista, AZ earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Sierra Vista, AZ?
On the local median income of $70,291 ($5,858 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,929 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,757 for everything else and $1,172 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,257 takes 43% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Homes in Arizona paid 15.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $137. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.