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
$1,806
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$143
👥 People living there
660,400
547,073
Commute to work
25.7 min
21.9 min
College degree
27.7%
31.1%
Own their home
56.6%
51.8%
Below poverty line
14%
18.9%
Unemployment
7.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | 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 Las Vegas or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $58,013 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Tucson?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $61,553 in Tucson, 29% more in Las Vegas.