salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,280 a year. That is $31 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 43 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yuma?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yuma
| Size | Yuma | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,045 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $868 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,166 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,835 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yuma overall?
Everyday prices in the Yuma metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Yuma
Life in Yuma
What jobs pay in Yuma
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $161,630 | 12.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $133,290 | 14.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,770 | 15.1% |
| Lawyer | $126,730 | 15.5% |
| Software Developer | $121,610 | 16.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,850 | 20.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $95,890 | 20.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $94,370 | 20.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $94,320 | 20.8% |
| Operations Manager | $79,990 | 24.5% |
| Accountant | $76,300 | 25.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $69,840 | 28.0% |
| Police Officer | $65,510 | 29.9% |
| Plumber | $58,980 | 33.2% |
| Electrician | $58,830 | 33.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,950 | 33.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $57,290 | 34.2% |
| Firefighter | $54,220 | 36.1% |
| Truck Driver | $48,630 | 40.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,360 | 40.5% |
| Carpenter | $47,910 | 40.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,880 | 44.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,860 | 51.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,120 | 54.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,080 | 54.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,020 | 54.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,580 | 55.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,840 | 57.9% |
| Cashier | $31,790 | 61.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yuma?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $36 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $230,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yuma, AZ?
Renting in Yuma costs a median of about $1,632 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Yuma?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,280 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yuma cheap or expensive?
Yuma is rated OK: rent takes 27.7% of the typical household income of $70,622. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yuma?
The median homeowner in Yuma pays $1,463 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Yuma more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Yuma?
The median home value in Yuma is $230,000, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
100,139 people live in Yuma. Numbers are typical (middle) values.