salaryColumbus is 9% cheaperBased 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
$1,314
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$143
👥 People living there
203,711
547,073
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.9 min
College degree
30.5%
31.1%
Own their home
50.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
19%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Tucson for a more educated workforce, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $36,490 | +75% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $76,970 | +54% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,330 | $75,940 | +28% in Tucson |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $59,070 | +25% in Tucson |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $44,380 | +23% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $37,500 | +23% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $47,220 | -23% in Tucson |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,180 | $34,530 | +23% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,107 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tucson?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $61,553 in Tucson, 2% more in Columbus.