Can A Chef Afford Rent in Tolleson, AZ?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39% of gross income.
Tolleson 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 Tolleson, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:
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Can a chef afford rent in Tolleson, AZ?
Median rent in Tolleson is $2,021 a month. A typical chef in Arizona earns about $62,226 a year, which makes that rent 39% 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 Tolleson?
Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Arizona (~$62,226/yr) supports up to $1,556 a month in rent. Tolleson's current median rent is $2,021/mo, which is $465/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in Tolleson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a chef in Arizona works roughly 67.6 hours a month to cover Tolleson's median rent of $2,021.
Where is rent cheaper than Tolleson for a chef?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Paradise Valley ($2,016/mo), Vail ($2,015/mo), Gold Canyon ($2,013/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.