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Is Tucson Mountains, AZ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,53712% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$145,030about $12,086/month · 67% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$473,20042% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (96.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,480 a year. That is $30 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 40 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Tucson Mountains
$1,537
Verde Village
$780
Show Low
$1,055
Tucson Estates
$1,323
Camp Verde
$1,123
Cottonwood
$1,631
Safford
$1,303

How much do households earn in Tucson Mountains?

Under $25k
9.8%
$25k–50k
7.6%
$50k–100k
25.5%
$100k–150k
31.5%
$150k+
22.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 53.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Tucson Mountains 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 Tucson Mountains, so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Tucson Mountains

🏛️ Property tax$4,565a year · 0.96% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$192a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Tucson Mountains

Commute to work26.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree59%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tucson Mountains?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,746 a month less.

Renting
$1,537
Owning
$3,283

Owning assumes a typical $473,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tucson Mountains, AZ?

Renting in Tucson Mountains costs a median of about $1,537 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in Tucson Mountains?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,480 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Tucson Mountains cheap or expensive?

Tucson Mountains is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.7% of the typical household income of $145,030. It ranks 40th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Tucson Mountains?

The median homeowner in Tucson Mountains pays $4,565 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.

Is Tucson Mountains 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 Tucson Mountains?

The median home value in Tucson Mountains is $473,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

11,353 people live in Tucson Mountains. Numbers are typical (middle) values.