salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,480 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arizona. It is number 33 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sierra Vista?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sierra Vista
| Size | Sierra Vista | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $862 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $871 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,095 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,485 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,770 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sierra Vista overall?
Everyday prices in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Sierra Vista
Life in Sierra Vista
What jobs pay in Sierra Vista
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $152,710 | 10.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $138,120 | 12.1% |
| Lawyer | $119,990 | 13.9% |
| Software Developer | $115,890 | 14.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,070 | 14.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,420 | 18.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $85,380 | 19.5% |
| Operations Manager | $78,740 | 21.1% |
| Accountant | $75,780 | 22.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $69,640 | 23.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,690 | 27.0% |
| Police Officer | $60,110 | 27.7% |
| Electrician | $57,960 | 28.7% |
| Plumber | $55,690 | 29.9% |
| Firefighter | $53,530 | 31.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,080 | 33.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,980 | 34.7% |
| Truck Driver | $46,250 | 36.0% |
| Carpenter | $43,910 | 37.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $42,890 | 38.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,260 | 42.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,120 | 44.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,100 | 44.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,380 | 47.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,020 | 48.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,140 | 50.2% |
| Cashier | $31,570 | 52.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sierra Vista?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $377 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $254,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Renting in Sierra Vista costs a median of about $1,387 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Sierra Vista?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,480 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sierra Vista cheap or expensive?
Sierra Vista is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $75,809. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sierra Vista?
The median homeowner in Sierra Vista pays $1,437 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Sierra Vista more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sierra Vista?
The median home value in Sierra Vista is $254,200, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
45,155 people live in Sierra Vista. Numbers are typical (middle) values.