salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,760 a year. That is $18 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 7 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tuba City?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tuba City
| Size | Tuba City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $755 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,027 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $825 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tuba City 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 Tuba City, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tuba City
Life in Tuba City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tuba City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $462 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $65,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tuba City, AZ?
Renting in Tuba City costs a median of about $919 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Tuba City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,760 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tuba City cheap or expensive?
Tuba City is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $66,153. It ranks 7th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
Is Tuba City 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 Tuba City?
The median home value in Tuba City is $65,800, about 1.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,960 people live in Tuba City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.