salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,320 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 48 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kingman?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kingman
| Size | Kingman | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,035 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $791 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,044 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,399 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kingman overall?
Everyday prices in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Kingman
Life in Kingman
What jobs pay in Kingman
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $149,480 | 13.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,450 | 15.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $129,460 | 15.6% |
| Software Developer | $114,750 | 17.6% |
| Lawyer | $107,620 | 18.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,790 | 19.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,090 | 20.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $93,990 | 21.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $79,070 | 25.5% |
| Operations Manager | $74,050 | 27.3% |
| Police Officer | $72,500 | 27.9% |
| Accountant | $67,780 | 29.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,900 | 30.2% |
| Plumber | $58,520 | 34.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $56,810 | 35.6% |
| Firefighter | $54,810 | 36.8% |
| Electrician | $54,220 | 37.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $51,560 | 39.2% |
| Truck Driver | $48,060 | 42.0% |
| Carpenter | $46,980 | 43.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,460 | 43.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,140 | 46.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,690 | 49.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,410 | 52.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,610 | 53.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,720 | 55.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,370 | 55.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,610 | 58.4% |
| Cashier | $32,510 | 62.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingman?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $174 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $267,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kingman, AZ?
Renting in Kingman costs a median of about $1,683 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Kingman?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,320 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kingman cheap or expensive?
Kingman is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.3% of the typical household income of $66,643. It ranks 48th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kingman?
The median homeowner in Kingman pays $1,006 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.
Is Kingman more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kingman?
The median home value in Kingman is $267,700, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
34,375 people live in Kingman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.