salaryMobile is 10% 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
$1,257
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$143
👥 People living there
203,416
547,073
Commute to work
22.8 min
21.9 min
College degree
32%
31.1%
Own their home
54%
51.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tucson for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $76,970 | +64% in Tucson |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $96,740 | +59% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $42,560 | +38% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $36,490 | +36% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,030 | $75,940 | +33% in Tucson |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $129,340 | +25% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $107,810 | $81,490 | -24% in Tucson |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $129,880 | +24% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $65,992 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Tucson?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $61,553 in Tucson, 6% more in Tucson.