Cost of Living in Navajo County, AZ

How far does a $70,000 salary go in Navajo County? Estimated income taxes on that gross salary total approximately $8,626 per year — combining federal taxes with Arizona's state income tax. Subtract rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,309/month based on HUD Fair Market Rents for the Navajo County metro area) and the estimated annual take-home is $45,666, or roughly $3,806 per month for everything else: food, transportation, savings, and discretionary spending.

At a $70,000 salary, the estimated 2-bedroom rent in Navajo County represents approximately 22% of gross income. That falls comfortably below the 30% rent-burden guideline, a healthy position for building savings.