Can A Financial Analyst Afford Rent in Tempe, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20% of gross income.
Tempe 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 Tempe, which improves the affordability math on a financial analyst salary:
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View full rent data for Tempe, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a financial analyst afford rent in Tempe, AZ?
Median rent in Tempe is $1,667 a month. A typical financial analyst in Arizona earns about $100,240 a year, which makes that rent 20% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a financial analyst afford in Tempe?
Using the 30% rule, a financial analyst salary in Arizona (~$100,240/yr) supports up to $2,506 a month in rent. Tempe's current median rent is $1,667/mo, which leaves a $839/mo buffer.
How many hours does a financial analyst work to cover rent in Tempe?
At an hourly equivalent of about $48 an hour, a financial analyst in Arizona works roughly 34.6 hours a month to cover Tempe's median rent of $1,667.
Where is rent cheaper than Tempe for a financial analyst?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Surprise ($1,656/mo), Buckeye ($1,654/mo), Casa Grande ($1,654/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a financial analyst salary.