salaryHuntsville 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
$1,364
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$143
👥 People living there
222,791
547,073
Commute to work
19.7 min
21.9 min
College degree
47.2%
31.1%
Own their home
58.3%
51.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $96,740 | +55% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $83,610 | -39% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $36,490 | +30% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,860 | $75,940 | +27% in Tucson |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $129,340 | +24% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $47,220 | -24% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $105,760 | $81,490 | -23% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $94,110 | +22% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $62,465 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Tucson?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $61,553 in Tucson, 31% more in Huntsville.