Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Sedona, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 50.7% of gross income.
Sedona rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Sedona, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Sedona, AZ?
Median rent in Sedona is $2,499 a month. A typical carpenter in Arizona earns about $59,112 a year, which makes that rent 50.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Sedona?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Arizona (~$59,112/yr) supports up to $1,478 a month in rent. Sedona's current median rent is $2,499/mo, which is $1,021/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Sedona?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a carpenter in Arizona works roughly 87.9 hours a month to cover Sedona's median rent of $2,499.
Where is rent cheaper than Sedona for a carpenter?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Fountain Hills ($2,435/mo), Anthem ($2,421/mo), Show Low ($2,405/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.