salaryTucson is 4% 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
$1,864
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$143
👥 People living there
252,833
547,073
Commute to work
27.7 min
21.9 min
College degree
24.3%
31.1%
Own their home
57.2%
51.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $57,747 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Tucson?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $61,553 in Tucson, 29% more in Glendale.