salaryTucson is 3% 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
$2,044
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$143
👥 People living there
332,141
547,073
Commute to work
24.3 min
21.9 min
College degree
37.4%
31.1%
Own their home
66.1%
51.8%
Below poverty line
9%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $36,490 | +35% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $107,510 | -29% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $47,220 | -27% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $81,490 | -23% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $49,110 | -21% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $59,540 | -20% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $47,960 | -19% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $59,480 | -16% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $58,013 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Tucson?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $61,553 in Tucson, 58% more in Henderson.