salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 9.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $117,360 a year. That is $56 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 88 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sedona?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sedona
| Size | Sedona | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,074 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,196 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,495 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,440 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sedona overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sedona, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sedona
Life in Sedona
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sedona?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,525 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $786,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sedona, AZ?
Renting in Sedona costs a median of about $2,934 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Sedona?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $117,360 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sedona cheap or expensive?
Sedona is rated Expensive: rent takes 44.3% of the typical household income of $79,526. It ranks 88th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sedona?
The median homeowner in Sedona pays $3,164 a year in property taxes, about 0.40% of the median home value.
Is Sedona more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sedona?
The median home value in Sedona is $786,800, about 9.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,777 people live in Sedona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.