salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$143
👥 People living there
276,854
547,073
Commute to work
19.9 min
21.9 min
College degree
31.2%
31.1%
Own their home
43%
51.8%
Below poverty line
26%
18.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $47,220 | -38% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $47,960 | -36% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $59,480 | -24% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $49,110 | -23% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,490 | -22% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $59,540 | -22% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $75,940 | +20% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $83,610 | -19% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and Tucson cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $60,659 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Tucson?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $61,553 in Tucson, 12% more in Tucson.