Can A Chef Afford Rent in Sedona, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 50.4% of gross income.
Sedona rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a chef salary
Chef pay varies sharply by restaurant type, with executive chefs at high-end establishments earning materially above the BLS mean. At the national-average chef salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,604 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Sedona, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:
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Can a chef afford rent in Sedona, AZ?
Median rent in Sedona is $2,612 a month. A typical chef in Arizona earns about $62,226 a year, which makes that rent 50.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a chef afford in Sedona?
Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Arizona (~$62,226/yr) supports up to $1,556 a month in rent. Sedona's current median rent is $2,612/mo, which is $1,056/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in Sedona?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a chef in Arizona works roughly 87.3 hours a month to cover Sedona's median rent of $2,612.
Where is rent cheaper than Sedona for a chef?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Anthem ($2,553/mo), Anthem ($2,550/mo), Anthem ($2,547/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.