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Is Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,25129% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$81,337about $6,778/month · 7% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$258,80022% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (85.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,040 a year. That is $24 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 25 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sierra Vista Southeast
$1,251
Somerton
$950
New Kingman-Butler
$1,307
Valencia West
$1,962
Sun Lakes
$2,940
Chino Valley
$1,888
Gold Canyon
$1,635

How much do households earn in Sierra Vista Southeast?

Under $25k
11.6%
$25k–50k
22.3%
$50k–100k
33.6%
$100k–150k
21.6%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sierra Vista Southeast

SizeSierra Vista SoutheastU.S. average
2 bedrooms$881$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,160$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,016$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Sierra Vista Southeast overall?

Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
95
Utilities
92
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sierra Vista Southeast, so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sierra Vista Southeast

🏛️ Property tax$1,765a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sierra Vista Southeast

Commute to work27.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sierra Vista Southeast?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $545 a month less.

Renting
$1,251
Owning
$1,796

Owning assumes a typical $258,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ?

Renting in Sierra Vista Southeast costs a median of about $1,251 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in Sierra Vista Southeast?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,040 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sierra Vista Southeast cheap or expensive?

Sierra Vista Southeast is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $81,337. It ranks 25th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sierra Vista Southeast?

The median homeowner in Sierra Vista Southeast pays $1,765 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Sierra Vista Southeast 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 Sierra Vista Southeast?

The median home value in Sierra Vista Southeast is $258,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

14,330 people live in Sierra Vista Southeast. Numbers are typical (middle) values.