Can A Financial Analyst Afford Rent in South Tucson, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14% of gross income.
South Tucson 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 South Tucson, which improves the affordability math on a financial analyst salary:
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Can a financial analyst afford rent in South Tucson, AZ?
Median rent in South Tucson is $1,167 a month. A typical financial analyst in Arizona earns about $100,240 a year, which makes that rent 14% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a financial analyst afford in South Tucson?
Using the 30% rule, a financial analyst salary in Arizona (~$100,240/yr) supports up to $2,506 a month in rent. South Tucson's current median rent is $1,167/mo, which leaves a $1,339/mo buffer.
How many hours does a financial analyst work to cover rent in South Tucson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $48 an hour, a financial analyst in Arizona works roughly 24.2 hours a month to cover South Tucson's median rent of $1,167.
Where is rent cheaper than South Tucson for a financial analyst?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Glendale ($1,153/mo), Tucson ($1,107/mo), Casa Grande ($1,103/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a financial analyst salary.