Can A Financial Analyst Afford Rent in Phoenix, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.8% of gross income.
Phoenix rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a financial analyst salary
Financial analyst pay covers comfortable rent in most US cities. At the national-average financial-analyst salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,584 a month in rent, which is above the median in nearly every metro tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Phoenix, which improves the affordability math on a financial analyst salary:
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View full rent data for Phoenix, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a financial analyst afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
Median rent in Phoenix is $1,569 a month. A typical financial analyst in Arizona earns about $100,240 a year, which makes that rent 18.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a financial analyst afford in Phoenix?
Using the 30% rule, a financial analyst salary in Arizona (~$100,240/yr) supports up to $2,506 a month in rent. Phoenix's current median rent is $1,569/mo, which leaves a $937/mo buffer.
How many hours does a financial analyst work to cover rent in Phoenix?
At an hourly equivalent of about $48 an hour, a financial analyst in Arizona works roughly 32.6 hours a month to cover Phoenix's median rent of $1,569.
Where is rent cheaper than Phoenix for a financial analyst?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Lake Havasu City ($1,567/mo), Oro Valley ($1,567/mo), Mesa ($1,567/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a financial analyst salary.